clinical staging

Definition / meaning of clinical staging

A method used to determine the stage of cancer (extent of cancer in the body). The clinical stage is based on tests that are done before surgery. These include physical exams, imaging tests, and laboratory tests (such as blood tests).

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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