NAACCR Item #2800: CS Tumor Size

Item # Length Source of Standard Year Implemented Version Implemented Year Retired Version Retired
2,800 3 AJCC 2003 10

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.