How Does Pathological Data Impact Staging and Grading?
Staging and grading are essential for understanding the extent and aggressiveness of cancer. Staging describes the size and spread of the tumor, often using the TNM system (Tumor, Node, Metastasis). Grading assesses how much cancer cells differ from normal cells, which can indicate how quickly the cancer is likely to grow and spread. Both staging and grading are derived from pathological data and are critical for planning treatment and predicting outcomes.
