Oncology - Staging/Grading Flashcards
1
Q
What is staging?
A
WHO system based on TNM (tumor, node, metastasis)
Answers the question: Is the tumor localized, spread regionally or diffusely?
2
Q
What is grading?
A
Requires a block of tissue (biopsy); pathologist grades based on microscopic appearance of cells (1-3)
