Stage I Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v6NCIt concept
Preferred Label : Stage I Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v6;
NCIt synonyms : Stage I Nasopharynx Carcinoma AJCC v6; Stage I Carcinoma of the Nasopharynx AJCC v6; Stage I Nasopharyngeal Cancer AJCC v6; Stage I Carcinoma of Nasopharynx AJCC v6; Nasopharyngeal Cancer, Stage I AJCC v6; Stage I Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma;
NCIt related terms : stage I nasopharynx cancer; Stage I Nasopharyngeal Throat Cancer;
NCIt definition : Stage I includes: T1, N0, M0. T1: Tumor confined to the nasopharynx. N0: No regional
lymph node metastasis. M0: No distant metastasis. (AJCC 6th ed.);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: Cancer (1) is found in the nasopharynx only; or (2) has spread from the
nasopharynx to the oropharynx (the middle part of the throat, including the soft palate,
base of the tongue, and tonsils) and/or to the nasal cavity.;