staging and grading Flashcards
1
Q
what does y added before the TNM staging mean?
A
the patient had neoadjuvant therapy
2
Q
what does p added before the TNM staging designation mean?
A
TNM staging is based on pathologic exam of tissue aquired from surgery
3
Q
what does c added before the TNM staging designation mean?
A
TNM staging is based on clinical exam
4
Q
why was gleason score modified to grading groups?
A
the high numbers were anxiety provoking
5
Q
tumor grade relies on what 3 features to determine a tumor’s potential to grow or spread?
A
tissue architecture, cell differentiation, and mitotic activity
