NAACCR Item #2800: CS Tumor Size
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| Item # | Length | Source of Standard | Year Implemented | Version Implemented | Year Retired | Version Retired | Column # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2800 | 3 | AJCC | 2003 | 10 | 1298 - 1300 |
NAACCR XML: Tumor.csTumorSize
Description
Records the largest dimension or diameter of the
primary tumor in millimeters.
Rationale
Tumor size at diagnosis is an independent prognostic indicator for many tumors and it is used by Collaborative Staging to derive some TNM-T codes.
Codes (See the most current version of the
Collaborative Stage Data Collection System (http://cancerstaging.org),13 for rules and site-specific codes and coding structures.)