Cancer: Tumor Classifications Flashcards
1
Q
What is the tumor classification system?
A
TNM
2
Q
What does TNM stand for?
A
T=tumor
N=node
M=metastasis
3
Q
What does T1-T4 mean?
A
progressing in severity
4
Q
How are lymph nodes graded?
A
- cannot be assessed (x)
- no regional lymph node metastasis (0)
- regoinal lymph nodes (count how many…1-3)
5
Q
How is metastasis graded?
A
- cannot be assessed (x)
- no distant mets (0)
- distant mets (1)