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Cancer staging—cancer staging scheme source, code N

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Definition

The reference which describes in detail the methods of staging and the definitions for the classification system used in determining the extent of cancer at the time of diagnosis, as represented by a code.

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Cancer staging—cancer staging scheme source, code N

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Data Type Number
Format N
Maximum character length 1
Values
Value Meaning Start Date End Date
Permissible Values 1 TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours (UICC)
2 Durie & Salmon for multiple myeloma staging
3 FAB for leukaemia classification
4 Australian Clinico-Pathological Staging (ACPS) System
8 Other
Supplementary Values 9 Unknown

Comments

Guide for use:

It is recommended that the TNM Manual of the UICC be used whenever it is applicable. The classifications published in the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Cancer Staging Manual are identical to the TNM classifications of the UICC.

TNM is not applicable to all tumour sites. Staging is of limited use in acute leukaemias, although a staging system is used for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. Separate staging systems exist for lymphomas and myeloma. The NHMRC Guidelines for the prevention, early detection and management of colorectal cancer (CRC) support the use of the Australian Clinico-Pathological Staging (ACPS) System. A table of correspondences between ACPS and TNM classifications is available.

The current edition of each staging scheme should be used.

Origin:

International Union Against Cancer (UICC).

FAB (French-American-British) Group.

NSW Health Department.

National Health & Medical Research Council.

Clinical Oncological Society of Australia.

Australian Cancer Network.

References


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