COURSE

AJCC Principles of Cancer Staging

Instructions

This module provides a foundational overview of AJCC cancer staging terminology and classification rules, including prefixes, TNM categories, staging contexts, and prognostic stage grouping. It is designed to ensure consistent understanding and application of staging principles across clinical and pathological settings.

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About this course

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

  • Explain core AJCC staging concepts, including classification prefixes and TNM categories. 
  • Apply rules for clinical, pathological, and posttherapy staging across different clinical scenarios. 
  • Distinguish special staging contexts such as recurrence, autopsy, and additional descriptors. 
  • Interpret AJCC prognostic stage groups and their role in patient classification and outcomes.

Contact

  • For technical questions regarding the LMS, please contact learning@facs.org.or CancerProgramsEvents@facs.org
  • For general questions regarding Cancer Program, please contact CancerProgramsEvents@facs.org

Target Audience

AJCC Committee and Expert Panel Members