Definition
The International Union Against Cancer (UICC) TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours stage grouping code representing the anatomical extent of the primary cancer.
Representation
| Data Type | String |
|---|---|
| Format | X[XX] |
| Maximum character length | 3 |
Values
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplementary Values | 997 | Not applicable | ||
| 998 | Unknown | |||
| 999 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
Record the stage in Arabic numerals and the appropriate upper or lower case alphabetic character omitting the prefix "stage". For example, record Stage IIA2 for cancer of the cervix uteri as "2A2".
Valid stage grouping codes from the current edition of the UICC TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours.
Refer to the TNM Supplement: A Commentary on Uniform Use, 3rd Edition for coding rules.
References
Wittekind C et al (Editors) 2003. International Union Against Cancer (UICC): TNM supplement: A commentary on uniform use, 3rd edition. Wiley-Blackwell.
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| Data Elements implementing this Value Domain | 1 |