Cancer Staging Manual

The Cancer Staging Manual is a comprehensive guide used by medical professionals to classify the extent of cancer in a patient's body. It organizes information about the size of the tumor, whether it has spread to nearby lymph nodes, and if there are distant metastases (spread to other organs). This staging helps doctors determine the severity of the cancer, plan treatment options, and predict outcomes. Staging typically uses a numerical system (like Stage I to Stage IV) to convey how advanced the cancer is, guiding both medical teams and patients in understanding the disease's progression.