Cancer Dictionary
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"Staging" in the healthcare context, refers to the process of determining the size and spread of a specific disease or cancer within the patient's body. It facilitates the development of an appropriate treatment plan, and helps predict patient prognosis. The stage is often denoted by Roman numerals I, II, III, or IV.
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