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TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

HDB-0494

A globally recognized standard for classifying the extent of cancer spread using T (primary tumor), N (lymph node involvement), and M (metastatic spread) components. Maintained by UICC for years with the 9th edition (2025) published through Wiley, with free educational materials available.

Category

Terminology

Access

Paid

Cost

Purchase required for latest edition; educational materials free

Region

Global

Data types

cancer-classification, staging-system

oncology cancer-staging tumor-classification

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Record HDB-0494 · last verified 2026-08-23 · listed in Terminology & standards

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