Principles of Cancer Staging: AJCC Terminology and Classification Rules

This module provides a foundational overview of AJCC cancer staging terminology and classification rules, including prefixes, TNM categories, staging contexts, and prognostic stage grouping. It is designed to ensure consistent understanding and application of staging principles across clinical and pathological settings.

Target Audience

AJCC Committee and Expert Panel Members

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

  • Explain core AJCC staging concepts, including classification prefixes and TNM categories. 
  • Apply rules for clinical, pathological, and posttherapy staging across different clinical scenarios. 
  • Distinguish special staging contexts such as recurrence, autopsy, and additional descriptors. 
  • Interpret AJCC prognostic stage groups and their role in patient classification and outcomes.

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Course summary
Course opens: 
03/30/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2029
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