Lung Cancer 6 - TNM classification

Question 1

Screening for recurrence after curative treatment

Answer 1

CT chest q6 months

Question 2

Tumors that invade the mediastinum are T_.

Answer 2

4

Question 3

N1

Answer 3

ipsilateral hilar LN

Question 4

N2

Answer 4

ipsilateral mediastinal or subcarinal LN

Question 5

N3

Answer 5

contralateral mediastinal or hilar or supraclavicular LN

Question 6

M1a

Answer 6

single intrathoracic met (including pleural effusion)

Question 7

M1b

Answer 7

single extrathoracic met

Question 8

M1c

Answer 8

multiple mets

Question 9

What stage is M1a or M1b (any T, any N)?

Answer 9

IVA

Question 10

What stage is M1c (any T, any N)?

Answer 10

IVB

Question 11

Tumors that invade the diaphragm are T__.

Answer 11

4

Question 12

Tumors involving the main bronchus or causing atelectasis are T__.

Answer 12

2a

Question 13

Next step if (-) EBUS of PET (+) or enlarged LNs or central tumor.

Answer 13

Mediastinoscopy