NCIt synonyms : Stage IIA Sarcoma of the Soft Tissue; Stage IIA Sarcoma of Soft Tissue;
NCIt related terms : stage IIA soft tissue sarcoma;
NCIt definition : Stage IIA includes: (T1a, N0, M0, G2, G3); (T1b, N0, M0, G2, G3). T1a: Superficial
tumor 5 cm or less in greatest dimension. T1b: Deep tumor 5 cm or less in greatest
dimension. N0: No regional lymph node metastasis. M0: No distant metastasis. G2: Grade
2. G3: Grade 3. (AJCC 7th ed.);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: Stage II is divided into stages IIA and IIB. In stage IIA, the tumor is
mid-grade (somewhat likely to grow and spread quickly) or high-grade (likely to grow
and spread quickly) and 5 centimeters or smaller. It may be either superficial (in
subcutaneous tissue with no spread into connective tissue or muscle below) or deep
(in the muscle and may be in connective or subcutaneous tissue).;