The AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, Eighth Edition
The AJCC Cancer Staging Manual is an essential resource utilized by physicians and healthcare professionals worldwide for the accurate classification, staging, and reporting of neoplastic diseases. Proper cancer staging is critical for:
- Assigning appropriate treatment plans
- Evaluating management outcomes and clinical trial results
- Standardizing local, regional, and international cancer reporting
Significantly expanded by expert panels in various disease sites, the Eighth Edition AJCC Cancer Staging Manual compiles the latest knowledge on cancer staging across multiple anatomical sites. This comprehensive edition features:
- Evidence-based TNM staging complemented by selected molecular markers
- Insights into the molecular underpinnings of cancer
- 12 entirely new staging systems
- A wide range of revised or new staging definitions
- A refined approach emphasizing personalized medicine
This makes it easier for healthcare providers to incorporate the latest staging information into their practice.
Authors:
Mahul B. Amin (Editor)
Edition:
Eighth Edition 2017
Publication Date:
November 8, 2016
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