Stage IIIB non-small cell lung cancer
| Stage IIIB non-small cell lung cancer | |
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| Term | Stage IIIB non-small cell lung cancer |
| Short definition | Stage IIIB non-small cell lung cancer - Stage III non-small cell lung cancer is divided into stages IIIA, IIIB and IIIC. In stage IIIB, the tumor is 5 centimeters or smaller and the cancer has spread to lymph nodes above the collarbone on the same side of the chest as the primary tumor or to any lymph nodes on the opposite side of the chest from the primary tumor. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Stage IIIB non-small cell lung cancer - Stage III non-small cell lung cancer is divided into stages IIIA, IIIB and IIIC. In stage IIIB, the tumor is 5 centimeters or smaller and the cancer has spread to lymph nodes above the collarbone on the same side of the chest as the primary tumor or to any lymph nodes on the opposite side of the chest from the primary tumor. In addition, one or more of the following causes may be found: (1) cancer has spread to the main bronchus but not to the carina; and/or (2) cancer has spread to the innermost layer of the membrane covering the lungs; and/or (3) part or all of the lung has collapsed or has developed pneumonitis; OR the tumor can be any size and the cancer has spread to lymph nodes on the same side of the breast as the primary tumor. The lymph nodes with cancer are located around the trachea or aorta, or where the trachea divides into the bronchi. In addition, one or more of the following findings are found: (1) there are one or more separate tumors in the same lung lobe or a different lung lobe with the primary tumor; and/or (2) cancer has spread to any of the following: the membrane lining the inside of the chest wall, the chest wall, the nerve that controls the diaphragm, the outer layer of tissue of the sac around the heart, the trachea, carina , esophagus, sternum or spine, diaphragm, heart, major blood vessels leading to or from the heart (aorta or vena cava), or the nerve that controls the larynx (voice box)
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stage IIIB non-small cell lung cancer
- Wikipedia's article - Stage IIIB non-small cell lung cancer
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