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Post by hamilton on Nov 10, 2011 8:20:55 GMT -5
Doctors sometimes disagree over the staging of a particular cancer, and seeking a second opinion can sometimes generate conflicting information. If doctors do give different answers, it is a good idea to ask about why they disagree on their staging assessment, and how their treatment approaches might differ.
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Post by etiosliva143 on Nov 10, 2011 8:34:14 GMT -5
One very common system for staging cancers runs from zero to four, with a stage zero cancer being the least severe, while four is the most aggressive. An alternate numbered staging system is depicted in Roman numerals, with the option of I, II, III, and IV. Some physicians break the Roman numeral staging system down even further, with classifications like IIa and IIb to describe cancers which fall slightly between the stages.
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