NAACCR Item #3420: Derived AJCC-7 M

Item # Length Source of Standard Year Implemented Version Implemented Year Retired Version Retired
3,420 3 AJCC 2010 12

NAACCR XML: Tumor.derivedAjcc7M

Alternate Names
   Derived 7 M Storage Code
Description

This item is the derived AJCC “M” staging element from coded fields using the CS algorithm. Effective for cases diagnosed 2010+.

Rationale

Derived AJCC-7 M can be used to evaluate disease spread at diagnosis, plan and track treatment patterns, and analyze outcomes.