Staging Of Lung Cancer. Welcome to the staging lung cancer web site featuring the staging calculator an interactive tool designed to address the complexities of the 7 th edition lung cancer stage classification system in a clinically relevant format. About staging lung cancer.
It often starts in the bronchi then quickly grows and spreads to other parts of the body including the lymph nodes. The tnm staging system is the most common way for doctors to stage non small cell lung cancer. Doctors use the tnm system to create a number staging system with stages 1 to 4.
The staging calculator builds on information from the international association for the study of lung cancer the international union.
Tumor 7 cm a. Or separate tumor nodule s in same lobe t3 7. Stages of non small cell lung cancer. Staging helps determine your recommended treatment plan.
