TNM classification in lung cancer. Changes in the 9th edition.

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  • Miguel Emilio García Rodríguez
  • Ivanis Ruizcalderón Cabrera Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de la Habana. Instituto de Oncología y Radiobiología. Servicio de Cirugía Esplácnica. La Habana. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8509-2404
  • Carlos Díaz Mayo Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de la Habana. Instituto de Oncología y Radiobiología. Servicio de Cirugía Esplácnica. La Habana. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6356-8785

Abstract

Background: the TNM classification was created with the objective of anatomically classifying cancer and offering prognostic and therapeutic guidance. Objectives: to perform an analysis of the TNM classifications for lung location, as well as the changes in the new classification. Methods: a search was carried out in the Scopus, Medline, Cochrane, Hinari and Redalyc databases using the descriptors: TNM, evolution, prognosis, essential TNM. Results: the main modifications of the TNM are related to tumor size, nodal stations and metastases. Molecular studies, liquid biopsy results and residual disease are prognostic factors to take into account in the overall survival of lung cancer. Conclusions: the TNM classification has evolved with medical knowledge. The new classification includes changes in the descriptor N and M. The molecular and genetic elements cannot be measured homogeneously, which means they are kept under review.

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Ivanis Ruizcalderón Cabrera, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de la Habana. Instituto de Oncología y Radiobiología. Servicio de Cirugía Esplácnica. La Habana.

Especialista de II Grado en Cirugía General. Especialista de II Grado en Cirugía Oncológica. Profesor Auxiliar.

Carlos Díaz Mayo, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de la Habana. Instituto de Oncología y Radiobiología. Servicio de Cirugía Esplácnica. La Habana.

Especialista de II Grado en Cirugía General. Especialista de II Grado en Cirugía Oncológica. Profesor Auxiliar.

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2024-12-26

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García Rodríguez ME, Ruizcalderón Cabrera I, Díaz Mayo C. TNM classification in lung cancer. Changes in the 9th edition. Rev. Cub. Cir. [Internet]. 2024 Dec. 26 [cited 2025 Jan. 18];63. Available from: https://revcirugia.sld.cu/index.php/cir/article/view/1649

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