* indicates required field
Length: 3
Source of Standard: SEER
Section Name: Stage/Prognostic Factors
Year Implemented: 2016
Version Implemented: 16
Record Types: A, M, C, I
XML NAACCR ID: tumorSizeClinical
Parent XML Element: Tumor
Required Status:
NPCR Collect: . - No recommendations
CoC Collect: . - No recommendations
SEER Collect: RH - Historically collected and currently transmitted
CCCR Collect: R* - Required, when available
Description:
This data item records the size of a solid primary tumor before any treatment (surgical resection or initiation of any treatment including neoadjuvant).
Rationale:
Clinical tumor size (pre-treatment size) is essential for treatment decision making and prognosis determination for many types of cancer.
Item Data Type:
digits
Allowable Values
000-990, 998, 999
Codes:
Refer to the most recent version of SEER Program Coding and Staging Manual for additional instructions.
000 |
No mass/tumor found |
|---|---|
001 |
1 mm or described as less than 1 mm (0.1 cm or less than 0.1 cm) |
002-988 |
Exact size in millimeters (2 mm to 988 mm) (0.2 to 98.8 cm) |
989 |
989 millimeters or larger (98.9 cm or larger) |
990 |
Microscopic focus or foci only and no size of focus is given |
998 |
SITE-SPECIFIC CODES Alternate descriptions of tumor size for specific sites: Familial/multiple polyposis: If no size is documented: Diffuse; widespread: 3/4s or more; linitis plastica: Diffuse, entire lung or NOS: Diffuse: |
999 |
Unknown; size not stated; Not documented in patient record; Size of tumor cannot be assessed; The only measurement(s) describes pieces or chips; Not applicable |