In the TNM classification system, what does the T category primarily describe?
Correct answer: A. The size and local extent of the primary tumour
- A. The size and local extent of the primary tumour
- B. The involvement of regional lymph nodes
- C. The presence of distant organ metastases
- D. The patient's response to treatment
Explanation
The T category describes the size and local invasion of the primary tumour. N describes regional lymph nodes, while M describes distant metastasis; treatment response is not a TNM category.
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