This is a staging system for an appendix tumour but shows the typical form. Different tumours have a similar basic idea though the details may varyTumour (T) :Using the TNM system, the "T" plus a letter or number (0 to 4) is used to describe the size and location of the tumour
Node (N): "N" in the TNM system stands for lymph nodes.
Metastasis (M): The "M" in the TNM system describes cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, such as the liver or lungs.
Grade (G): Histological grade (G)
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