International Commission on Cancer

The International Commission on Cancer (AJCC) is a global organization that develops standardized methods for classifying and staging cancer. Their system helps doctors determine how advanced a cancer is, which influences treatment decisions and prognosis. They create detailed guides, known as staging manuals, that describe tumor size, spread, and other characteristics consistently across different countries and institutions. This uniform language improves communication among healthcare providers and supports research to improve cancer care worldwide. Essentially, the AJCC ensures that cancer assessment is clear, consistent, and scientifically grounded, facilitating better patient management and outcomes.