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Question 20000502

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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