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
| 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 |