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Tumor Tip of the Week: 08-14-2026 Don’t Let Multiple Lung Lesions Lead You Down the Wrong Path!

08-14-2026 Don’t Let Multiple Lung Lesions Lead You Down the Wrong Path! {Lung Primary}

FeatureSynchronous TumorIntrapulmonary Metastasis
Multiple Tumors PresentYesYes
T Category & Use (m) SuffixSingle Primary: Assign the T category based on the tumor that would receive the highest T Category-Use the (m) suffix

 

Multiple Primary: Stage each separately- Do not use the (m) suffix

 

Single Primary:

Assign the T Category based on where the tumors are located (same lobe, different lobes, opposite lung)

Do not use the (m) suffix

SSDI Separate Tumor NodulesNoYes

 

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