stage III penile cancer

Definition of stage III penile cancer

stage III penile cancer

(... PEE-nile KAN-ser)
Stage III penile cancer is divided into stages IIIA and IIIB. In stage IIIA, cancer is found in the penis and has spread to 1 or 2 lymph nodes on one side of the groin. In stage IIIB, cancer is found in the penis and has spread to 3 or more lymph nodes on one side of the groin or to lymph nodes on both sides of the groin.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms