Stage IIIC melanoma
| Stage IIIC melanoma | |
|---|---|
| Term | Stage IIIC melanoma |
| Short definition | Stage IIIC melanoma - Stage III is divided into stages IIIA, IIIB, IIIC and IIID. In stage IIIC, it is not known where the cancer started or the primary tumor is no longer visible. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Stage IIIC melanoma - Stage III is divided into stages IIIA, IIIB, IIIC and IIID. In stage IIIC, it is not known where the cancer started or the primary tumor is no longer visible. Cancer is found: (1) in two or three lymph nodes; or (2) in a lymph node and there are microsatellite tumors, satellite tumors, and/or in-transit metastases on or under the skin; or (3) in four or more lymph nodes or in any number of lymph nodes that are matted together; or (4) in two or more lymph nodes and/or in any number of lymph nodes that are matted together. There are microsatellite tumors, satellite tumors, and/or in-transit metastases on or under the skin; OR the tumor is no more than 2 millimeters thick, with or without ulceration (a tear in the skin), or no more than 4 millimeters thick, without ulceration. Cancer is found: (1) in a lymph node and there are microsatellite tumors, satellite tumors, and/or in-transit metastases on or under the skin; or (2) in four or more lymph nodes or in any number of lymph nodes that are matted together; or (3) in two or more lymph nodes and/or in any number of lymph nodes that are matted together. There are microsatellite tumors, satellite tumors, and/or in-transit metastases on or under the skin; OR the tumor is more than 2 mm thick but not more than 4 mm thick with ulceration, or more than 4 mm thick without ulceration. Cancer is found in one or more lymph nodes and/or in any number of lymph nodes that are matted together. Microsatellite tumors, satellite tumors, and/or in-transit metastases may be present on or under the skin; OR the tumor is more than 4 millimeters thick, with ulceration. Cancer is found in one or more lymph nodes and/or there are microsatellite tumors, satellite tumors, and/or in-transit metastases on or under the skin
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stage IIIC melanoma
- Wikipedia's article - Stage IIIC melanoma
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