stage III

Definition of stage III nasal cavity and ethmoid sinus cancer

stage III nasal cavity and ethmoid sinus cancer

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Cancer (1) has spread to any of the following: the part of the eye socket near the nose or the bottom of the eye socket, the maxillary sinus, the roof of the mouth, and/or the bone between the eyes; or (2) is found in the nasal cavity or ethmoid sinus and may have spread to any of the following: the part of the eye socket near the nose or the bottom of the eye socket, the maxillary sinus, the roof of the mouth, and/or the bone between the eyes. Cancer has also spread to one lymph node on the same side of the neck as the cancer, and the lymph node is 3 centimeters or smaller.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms