SEER Inquiry System - Report
Produced: 11/22/2024 4:59 AM
Question 20000502
Inquiry Details
References:
SEER EOD-88, 3rd Ed, 1
Question:
EOD-Extension/EOD-Lymph Nodes: Can the AJCC TNM/Stage be used to help code these fields when there is limited text information in the medical record that describes the tumor involvement?
Discussion:
Answer:
For cases diagnosed 1998-2003:
Yes, this staging information can be used to help code the SEER EOD fields but only if a physician does the TNM/Stage at the time of diagnosis and there is limited text information that describes tumor involvement.
Cancer Site Category:
N/A
Data Item Category:
N/A
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2000