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  • IASLC Staging Project Finalizing Recommendations for 9th Edition of TNM Classification System

    IASLC Staging Project Finalizing Recommendations for 9th Edition of TNM Classification System

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    Erin Jungmeyer
    Disease Staging, Evolving Standards of Care, Society News

    In a recent interview, Staging and Prognostic Factors Committee Chair Dr. Hisao Asamura provides an update on efforts to further refine the system.


  • Staging Experts Offer Insights on Challenges of Nodal Classification

    Staging Experts Offer Insights on Challenges of Nodal Classification

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    David Ball, MBBS, MD, FRANZCR, FACR (Hon), et al.
    Disease Staging, Evolving Standards of Care

    Adding to the discussion, Drs. David Ball, Daniel Steinfort, and Susan Harden propose alternative approaches for the complex task of improving nodal staging.


  • Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Staging During COVID-19

    Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Staging During COVID-19

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    Disease Staging

    Re-establishing protocols and systems for accurate and timely diagnosis and staging despite fears and high volume is critical to patient survival.