NAACCR Item #752: Tumor Size Clinical
| Item # | Length | Source of Standard | Year Implemented | Version Implemented | Year Retired | Version Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 752 | 3 | SEER | 2016 | 16 |
NAACCR XML: Tumor.tumorSizeClinical
Description
This data item records the size of a solid primary tumor before any treatment (surgical resection or initiation of any treatment including neoadjuvant).
Rationale
Clinical tumor size (pre-treatment size) is essential for treatment decision making and prognosis determination for many types of cancer.
Codes (Refer to the most recent version of SEER Program Coding and Staging Manual for additional instructions.)
| 000 | No mass/tumor found |
| 001 | 1 mm or described as **less than** 1 mm (0.1 cm or less than 0.1 cm) |
| 002-988 | Exact size in millimeters (2 mm to 988 mm) (0.2 to 98.8 cm) |
| 989 | 989 millimeters or larger (98.9 cm or larger) |
| 990 | Microscopic focus or foci only and no size of focus is given |
| 998 | SITE-SPECIFIC CODES Alternate descriptions of tumor size for specific sites: Familial/multiple polyposis: -Rectosigmoid and rectum (C19.9, C20.9) -Colon (C18.0, C18.2-C18.9) **If no size is documented:** Circumferential: -Esophagus (C15.0-C15.5, C15.8, C15.9) Diffuse; widespread: 3/4s or more; linitis plastica: -Stomach and Esophagus GE Junction (C16.0-C16.6, C16.8, C16.9) Diffuse, entire lung or NOS: -Lung and main stem bronchus (C34.0-C34.3, C34.8, C34.9) Diffuse: -Breast (C50.0-C50.6, C50.8, C50.9) |
| 999 | Unknown; size not stated; Not documented in patient record; Size of tumor cannot be assessed; The only measurement(s) describes pieces or chips; Not applicable |