TED-Ed: How do doctors determine what stage of cancer you have? | Hyunsoo Joshua No and Trudy Wu

The video explains the complexity of cancer staging, focusing on the TNM system, which assesses tumor size, lymph node involvement, and metastasis. It highlights how TNM combinations determine overall cancer stages, which vary by cancer type. Recent advancements in treatment and genetic testing have refined staging, offering better outcomes and hope for patients.

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