tumour stage

Tumor stage: Definition

The tumor stage (T stage) describes the size of the primary tumor and how far it has grown into nearby tissues. It is one part of a more extensive pathologic staging system that describes how far the cancer has spread in the body. The tumor stage focuses only on the tumor itself – it does …
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What is TNM?

What does TNM stand for? TNM stands for Tumour, Nodes, and Metastasis. It is an internationally recognized staging system originally created by the American Joint Committee on Cancer. The stage will be included in your pathology report if you have been diagnosed with cancer. The TNM uses information about the tumour (T), lymph nodes, (N), …
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