SEER Training Modules
11/27/12 - The NCI is working on updating materials.
Extent of Disease Evaluation
Common Metastatic Sites
If the diagnostic term in the pathology report is not in the list below, be sure to consult your ICD-O manual.
| Spread | Primary Site/Mets |
|---|---|
| Lymphatic Spread | Common iliac lymph nodes are second station (metastatic) nodes. |
| Hematogenous Spread | Lung, bone, liver; brain (from kidney parenchyma). kidney and ureter cancer can grow through the renal vein and vena cava directly into the heart. |
Extent of Disease Evaluation
Definitions
- Key words/possible involvement:
Terms which indicate possible involvement by tumor. Common terms are provided, but the list is not all-inclusive. - Other words/no involvement:
Other terms seen in reports which indicate an abnormality but do not indicate a neoplastic process. Common terms are provided, but the list is not all-inclusive. - Key Information:
Information to look for in the report of the study. Key information helps define the extent of disease.
