Clinical stages

Question 1

Stage 0 description

Answer 1

Tis

Question 2

Stage 1 description

Answer 2

• ≤ 2 cm; LNs are uninvolved
• T1 N0 M0

Question 3

Stage 2 description

Answer 3

> 2cm but not > 5 cm; 1 to 3 axillary nodes are involved

• Note:*
• Basta may node involvement, stage 2 or up na except IIIB na T4N0

Question 4

Stage 3 description

Answer 4

≥ 5 cm; 4 or more axillary nodes are involved

Memory aid:

• Stage 3, 4, 5
  
  • Stage 3
  • 4 or more nodes
  • ≥ 5 cm
• Basta may nodal involvement, stage II and up except IIIa na T4N0

Question 5

Stage 4 description

Answer 5

Distant metastasis