NCIt synonyms : Stage I Carcinoma of the Lung AJCC v6; Stage I Lung Carcinoma AJCC v6; Stage I Carcinoma of Lung AJCC v6;
NCIt related terms : Stage I Lung Cancer;
NCIt definition : Stage I includes: IA: (TI, N0, M0) and IB: (T2, N0, M0). TI: Tumor 3 cm or less in
greatest dimension surrounded by lung or visceral pleura, without bronchoscopic evidence
of invasion more proximal than the lobar bronchus. T2: Tumor with any of the following
features of size or extent: More than 3cm in greatest dimension. Involves main bronchus,
2cm or more distal to the carina. Invades the visceral pleura. N0: No regional lymph
metastasis. M0: No distant metastasis. (AJCC 6th ed.);