TNM Staging System - Uses and Aims

Uses and Aims

Some of the aims for adopting a global standard are to:

  • Aid medical staff in staging the tumour helping to plan the treatment.
  • Give an indication of prognosis.
  • Assist in the evaluation of the results of treatment.
  • Enable facilities around the world to collate information more productively.

Since the number of combinations of categories is high, combinations are grouped to stages for better analysis.

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