What system is used for breast cancer staging?
What system is used for breast cancer staging?
AJCC updated to 8th edition on in 2017 - Includes 2 staging systems
1. Anatomic stage TNM
T=tumor (size)
N=nodes
M=metastasis
2. Prognostic stage:
Tumor grade
Hormone receptors
Oncogene expression
Multigene panels