Inclusion Criteria:  Adults >18 years of age Endoscopically or clinically diagnosed with (suspected) rectal cancer and considered for further radiological investigation Are able to understand trial information and provide oral and written consent  Exclusion Criteria:  Patients unable to undergo MRI (causes may include claustrophobia, presence of pacemaker or certain metal components in their body). Patients diagnosed with benign disease of the rectum or squamous cell carcinoma Patients diagnosed with recurrent rectal cancer Patients unable to understand the trial information