Cancer: Tumor Classifications

Question 1

What is the tumor classification system?

Answer 1

TNM

Question 2

What does TNM stand for?

Answer 2

T=tumor
N=node
M=metastasis

Question 3

What does T1-T4 mean?

Answer 3

progressing in severity

Question 4

How are lymph nodes graded?

Answer 4

• cannot be assessed (x)
• no regional lymph node metastasis (0)
• regoinal lymph nodes (count how many…1-3)

Question 5

How is metastasis graded?

Answer 5

• cannot be assessed (x)
• no distant mets (0)
• distant mets (1)