The American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC) Tumor Node Metastasis (TNM) system is used for liver cancer staging. The staging of hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) depends upon whether there are single or multiple lesions, as well as their size and location. Of particular importance is whether the tumor(s) invade or encase major blood vessels. In addition, the serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and underlying severity of the patient's liver disease are important factors for their prognosis. Those with severe cirrhosis tend to do relatively poorly.
The American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC) Tumor Node
Metastasis (TNM) system is used for liver cancer staging. The
staging of hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) depends upon whether
there are single or multiple lesions, as well as their size and...
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Dr. Patrick Maguire answered:The American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC) Tumor Node Metastasis (TNM) system is used for liver cancer staging. The staging of hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) depends upon whether there are single or multiple lesions, as well as their size and location. Of particular importance is whether the tumor(s) invade or encase major blood vessels. In addition, the serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and underlying severity of the patient's liver disease are important factors for their prognosis. Those with severe cirrhosis tend to do relatively poorly.The American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC) Tumor Node Metastasis (TNM) system is used for liver cancer staging. The staging of hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) depends upon whether there are single or multiple lesions, as well as their size and... More