Grade and Staging of Tumors Flashcards
1
Q
“grade” of tumor meaning?
A
degree of anaplasia (degree of differentiation)
2
Q
Grade 1
A
Well differentiated (resemble parent cell, less aggressive)
3
Q
Grade 2
A
Moderately differentiated
4
Q
Grade 3
A
Poorly differentiated (aggressive in behavior)
5
Q
“stage” of tumor meaning?
A
extent of the tumor (surgery and treatment more influenced by staging than grade)
6
Q
TNM cancer staging system: “T” meaning?
A
size of primary tumor
7
Q
TNM cancer staging system: “N” meaning?
A
number of node metastases
8
Q
TNM cancer staging system: “M” meaning?
A
presence and extent of distant metastases
