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World J Radiol. Apr 28, 2012; 4(4): 126-127
Published online Apr 28, 2012. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v4.i4.126
Published online Apr 28, 2012. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v4.i4.126
TNM staging update for lung cancer: Why is this important?
John T Murchison, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH13 0RA, Scotland, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Murchison JT solely contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: Dr. John T Murchison, Consultant Radiologist, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH13 0RA, Scotland, United Kingdom. john.murchison@luht.scot.nhs.uk
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Received: April 1, 2011
Revised: April 20, 2012
Accepted: April 27, 2012
Published online: April 28, 2012
Revised: April 20, 2012
Accepted: April 27, 2012
Published online: April 28, 2012
Abstract
Cancer staging characterises the extent of disease facilitating selection of the most appropriate management and therapy and providing prediction of prognosis. As understanding of lung cancer evolves the opportunities arises to adjust disease staging. The adoption of the 7th edition tumour, node, metastasis staging system should result in improved treatment selection and more accurate prognostic information for the individual patient.
Keywords: Lung cancer; Tumour; Node; Metastasis; Staging