TNM staging of cancers of the head and neck: Striving for uniformity among diversity Journal Article
| Authors: | Patel, S. G.; Shah, J. P. |
| Article Title: | TNM staging of cancers of the head and neck: Striving for uniformity among diversity |
| Abstract: | The sixth edition of the tumor-node-metastasis staging system for head and neck cancers incorporates some significant shifts in philosophy. As treatment paradigms shift and data from ongoing clinical and basic research become available, further revisions may be expected in the future. The purpose of this review is to highlight the complexities involved in developing a user-friendly staging system and to report the major changes in the new version. The authors also discuss some areas of current interest that may have the potential to lead to future modifications. © American Cancer Society, Inc., 2005. |
| Keywords: | review; cancer staging; methodology; lymph node metastasis; lymphatic metastasis; neoplasm staging; tumor localization; metastasis; classification; tumor volume; pathology; cancer invasion; head and neck cancer; head and neck neoplasms; reference values; neoplasm metastasis; oropharynx cancer; neoplasm invasiveness; salivary gland cancer; nasopharynx cancer; larynx cancer; thyroid papillary carcinoma; paranasal sinus cancer; mouth cancer; head and neck tumor; anaplastic carcinoma; hypopharynx cancer; reference value; thyroid follicular carcinoma; thyroid medullary carcinoma; ethmoid sinus; nose cavity cancer; maxilla sinus cancer; lip cancer |
| Journal Title: | CA - A Cancer Journal for Clinicians |
| Volume: | 55 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| ISSN: | 0007-9235 |
| Publisher: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Date Published: | 2005-07-01 |
| Start Page: | 242 |
| End Page: | 258 |
| Language: | English |
| PUBMED: | 16020425 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 78" - "Export Date: 24 October 2012" - "CODEN: CAMCA" - "Source: Scopus" |
