NCCN Cancer Centers
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Glossary of terms used on this site
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stage |
The extent of a cancer in the body. Staging is usually based on the size of the tumor, whether lymph nodes contain cancer, and whether the cancer has spread from the original site to other parts of the body. |
