This item has been retired and is not recommended for use by any registration authority.
Definition
The intention of the initial treatment for cancer for the particular patient, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptCancer treatment—intention of treatment
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Object ClassCancer treatment
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PropertyIntention of treatment
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Value DomainNone
Comments
Guide for use:
This item is collected for surgical treatment, radiation therapy and systemic therapy agent treatment.
Commission on Cancer, American College of Surgeons
New South Wales Health Department
References
Commission on Cancer, Standards of the Commission on Cancer Registry Operations and Data Standards (ROADS) Volume II (1998)
Public Health Division NSW Clinical Cancer Data Collection for Outcomes and Quality. Data Dictionary Version 1 Sydney NSW Health Dept (2001)
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