Term: Dukes A colorectal cancer

Pronunciation: (dooks ... KOH-loh-REK-tul KAN-ser)

Description:

Cancer has formed in the mucosa (innermost layer) of the colon and/or rectum wall and has spread to the submucosa (layer of tissue next to the mucosa) or to the muscle layer of the colon and/or rectum wall. Also called stage I colorectal cancer.