M stage

M stage

Routine assessment of the chest (as a minimum) for evidence of distant metastasis and/or synchronous lung primary tumours is the norm as part of staging prior to treatment. M0 denotes no distant metastases, whereas M1 signifi es distant metastases present. The presence of any distant metastases automatically places a patient in the stage 4C group, currently without cura tive therapeutic options. M stage

Routine assessment of the chest (as a minimum) for evidence of distant metastasis and/or synchronous lung primary tumours is the norm as part of staging prior to treatment. M0 denotes no distant metastases, whereas M1 signifi es distant metastases present. The presence of any distant metastases automatically places a patient in the stage 4C group, currently without cura tive therapeutic options.