Understanding Cancer Staging: Purpose, Sources, and Systems
Cancer staging is crucial in assessing the extent of cancer, determining appropriate treatment, and predicting prognosis. This process involves various sources such as physical exams, radiology scans, and pathology reports. Major staging systems like SEER and AJCC help classify cancer stages. Differ
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Updates on TNM-8 Staging for Urological Cancers: Insights by John Mitchard
An update by Consultant Histopathologist John Mitchard on TNM-8 staging for urological cancers, highlighting changes in RCC definitions and grading, along with minor adjustments in bladder staging. Details include revised pT3 criteria for kidney tumors, improvements in bladder M1 and T2 classificati
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AJCC/UICC 8th Edition Head and Neck Staging Changes
This content delves into the changes in staging guidelines for head and neck malignancies as per the 8th edition of the AJCC/UICC criteria. It explores the modifications in staging for oropharynx cancer, neck metastatic disease, oral cavity depth of invasion, and cutaneous malignancies. The presenta
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