A patient with breast cancer has tumour involvement of nearby axillary lymph nodes but no evidence of distant organ spread. Which part of the TNM system describes the lymph node involvement?
Correct answer: B. The N category
- A. The T category
- B. The N category
- C. The M category
- D. The G category
Explanation
The N category describes regional lymph node involvement. T describes the primary tumour, while M describes distant metastasis; G refers to tumour differentiation or grade.
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