Cancer Registrar Education

Developed through generous support from the American Cancer Society

Quick 1-page resource highlighting the general rules and rationale for Chapter 1 of the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual.

In situ neoplasia change in T category assignment. The clinical T category will now be cTis and the pathological T category will be pTis.

Node status is not required in circumstances where lymph node involvement is rare. This is limited to specific chapters.

AJCC 8^th edition melanoma staging highlights the rules and rationale for assigning melanoma staging.

The AJCC Curriculum for Registrars is self-guided learning designed to provide education in a step-wise learning environment and the content is broken down into Introduction, Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced. After the Introduction, the modules provide lessons in a consistent order of classifications; categories T, N, and M; stage group; additional resource material; and a quiz.

AJCC 8th Edition Webinars

AJCC Version 9 Webinars

Blank Vs X Definitions and Data Interpretation for AJCC Staging

This presentation will dissect the differences between blank and X in AJCC staging. It will compare the criteria and examine physician analysis of registry data.
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Do Not Use Registry Ambiguous Terminology for AJCC Staging

This presentation will explain why registry ambiguous terminology is not appropriate for AJCC staging and cannot be used.
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AJCC yc Stage Classification – When and How to Use It

This presentation will explore the criteria and timing for the yc stage classification. It will demonstrate when it is used and how to properly assign it. Neoadjuvant therapy guidelines and grade post-therapy clinical will also be discussed.
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