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American Joint Committee on Cancer

Validating science, improving patient care

American Joint Committee on Cancer

The Importance of Staging

Evidence-based anatomic staging is the critical factor to understanding cancer and treating patients. New breakthroughs in oncologic, radiologic, pathologic, and molecular science are opening up ever-more promising possibilities for precisely defining a prognosis and recommending a treatment based on a patient's individual data.

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AJCC Cancer Staging Content to Appear in SNOMED CT Under New Licensing Agreement

A new licensing agreement between the ACS and SNOMED International will include American Joint Committee on Cancer references in SNOMED CT.

Cancer Programs

Cancer Staging Systems

The AJCC has developed and compiled cancer staging references for quickly finding important information about different types of cancers.
Cancer Programs

FAQs and Resources

Review this document for frequently asked questions on Version 9 and the Cervix Uteri release.

8th Edition Updates and Corrections

Important updates and errata identified in the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, 8th Edition are divided into four levels of significance:

  1. Critical Changes. Change is critical for accurate staging. Includes changes to TNM categories, criteria, or prognostic stage groups.
  2. Histology/Topography. Corrections and additions made to histology or topography codes.
  3. Clarification. Clarification of concepts in text or definitions that does not affect staging.
  4. Omission. Error of omission that does not affect staging.

Errata Spreadsheet Updated 5/13/21.
Updated 8th Edition Breast Chapter Updated 3/13/18.
Topography and Histology 8th Edition Updated 7/29/21. This is a complete list from the 8th edition plus new histologies and terms approved after publication with their effective date.

Cancer Staging Manual Updates

8th Edition Updates and Corrections

Topography and Histology Version 9 Updated 5/13/21. This is a complete list from Version 9 plus new histologies and terms approved after publication with their effective date.

If you have identified any issues not listed here, please email ajcc@facs.org.

Additional Resources and FAQs

Help Is Here

At AJCC, our mission is to improve the care of every single cancer patient. To that end, we have curated a number of resources to help: Head and Neck Cancer Education, the Cancer Surveillance DLL Update, Staging after Adjuvant Treatment, Version 9 FAQs, and more.

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Contact Cancer Programs

If you have questions about About Cancer Programs please contact The ACS Cancer Programs team.

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Commission on Cancer

The Commission on Cancer is dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for patients with cancer.
Cancer Programs

National Cancer Database

The National Cancer Database is a clinical oncology database sourced from hospital registry data collected in over 1,500 CoC-accredited facilities.
Cancer Programs

Cancer Surgery Standards Program

The Cancer Surgery Standards Program sets evidence-based standards for oncologic surgery and helps surgeons meet those standards.
Cancer Programs

National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

The NAPBC helps deliver high-quality care for breast disease by setting standards, providing quality measures, and more.
Cancer Programs

National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer

The NAPRC model emphasizes program structure, patient care processes, performance improvement, and performance measures.
Cancer Programs

ACS Cancer Research Program

The ACS Cancer Research Program maintains administrative and scientific committees to further the fight against cancer.