Staging lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies accurately is critical in deciding treatment regimens and ensures best standardized care for patients worldwide. The IASLC Staging Project is a global effort to study and improve the current staging system for lung cancer, as well as for thymic and esophageal cancers and mesothelioma.
Overview
Over the past two decades, the IASLC Staging Project has produced a steady stream of evidence-based recommendations for the TNM Classification for Thoracic Cancers, published by "Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and the American Joint Council on Cancer (AJCC)". The project is now entering the third cycle, with the goal of developing recommendations for the 9th edition of TNM. Staging lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies accurately is critical in deciding treatment regimens and ensures best standardized care for patients worldwide. New data elements such as genetic biomarkers, protein alterations and copy number alterations will be added to the staging project for the first time, and such additions and enhancements to the system may significantly improve the current staging system, leading to more precise treatment decisions and improvement in patient survival.
Chair of Committee
Hisao Asamura
2019 to present
"The Staging Laminate Reference Cards, 8th Edition, are the perfect size to be kept in the pockets of a white coat or surgical suit for a quick reference to the different categories of the three components of anatomic extent of lung cancer. These are very popular among those involved with the management of thoracic malignancies."
Thank you for submitting to the 9th Edition
The IASLC is grateful to its members and other thoracic oncology professionals who submitted patient data to better inform the 9th Edition of the TNM Classification for Thoracic Cancers. As the data collection window for the 9th Edition is now closed, the IASLC encourages early applications to the 10th Edition of TNM Classification for Thoracic Cancers. Check back often as more information will become available.
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Related Resources
IASLC International Staging Project Data Query Application (8th Edition)
Access to the combined dataset is restricted, however, an investigator may propose a research question for analysis. Such analyses are done collaboratively by CRAB, the IASLC SPFC, and the requestor. An investigator with a research question will complete an initial form outlining the question and the proposed data requirements.
To submit a project proposal please complete the form linked here.
Based on the proposal, feasibility will be determined and a cost will be determined for the analysis effort. Once it is determined to be feasible, the research question will be submitted for approval to the SPFC and the IASLC.
Submit Staging Project Data More Quickly and Efficiently
You must apply to the Staging Project and receive approval prior to being able to access the data submission tools. Once you have been notified about acceptance, use the helpful resources and documents provided on this page—especially the Toolkit—to navigate data submission.
Mesothelioma Staging
The IASLC Staging Project in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma is an offshoot of the Staging Project. This project is a global effort to study and improve the current staging system specific to mesothelioma. All of the same resources apply regarding submission of data. The Mesothelioma Domain is seeking data on patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma who were diagnosed between July 1, 2013 and December 31, 2020. The deadline for data submission is December 31, 2021.
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