Staging Project Poster: 8th Edition Lung Cancer TNM Staging Summary Poster-iaslc_8th_posters_24x36_2018_final_version

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The document provides information on the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer's nodal chart and TNM staging summary for lung cancer. The nodal chart highlights the different lymph node stations in the mediastinum and their corresponding zones. These include superior mediastinal nodes, aortic nodes, inferior mediastinal nodes, and various other specific nodes within these regions. The chart also shows the different zones in the lung where these lymph nodes can be found.<br /><br />The document also includes the TNM staging summary for lung cancer. The T category describes the primary tumor size and location, ranging from TX (primary tumor cannot be assessed) to T4 (tumors larger than 7 cm or invading nearby structures). The N category refers to regional lymph node involvement, with N0 indicating no metastasis and N3 indicating metastasis in multiple lymph nodes. The M category represents distant metastasis, with M0 indicating no distant metastasis and M1 indicating the presence of distant metastasis.<br /><br />The document also provides additional details on the specific criteria for each T category, including tumor size, invasion of nearby structures, and the presence of separate tumor nodules. Visceral pleural invasion is also classified based on the extent of tumor involvement. The document concludes by listing the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer's contact information.

Keywords

International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer

nodal chart

TNM staging summary

lung cancer

lymph node stations

mediastinum

T category

N category

M category

visceral pleural invasion