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An accurate staging system for cancer aims at providing an indication of prognosis that is as accurate as possible. It also aids in treatment planning, the evaluation of treatment results, and the exchange of information between different centers.
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de Manzoni, G., Steccanella, F., Zanoni, A. (2012). Classification and Staging Systems. In: de Manzoni, G. (eds) Treatment of Esophageal and Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Updates in Surgery. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2330-7_2
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