Submit Data for the 9th Edition

Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma

The IASLC encourages its members and other thoracic oncology professionals to submit patient data to better inform the 9th Edition of the TNM Classification for Thoracic Cancers. Lung Cancer patients must have been diagnosed between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2019 for their data to be eligible for inclusion. Mesothelioma patients must have been diagnosed between July 1, 2013 and December 31, 2020.

Please Review All Documents Prior to Submitting Data

Lung Cancer

1. Protocol Document

This protocol document will allow for the standardization of the collection of staging information about eligible patients, while ensuring that patient privacy is honored and applicable laws are followed.

2. Supporting Documents

Data Elements: This document illustrates the data being collected. This document was last revised on January 13, 2021.
Definitions for tumor (T), node (N), and metastases (M) descriptors
The IASLC 2009 Nodal Map

Mesothelioma

1. Mesothelioma Protocol Document

Protocol for Purpose of Grant Application and Ethics Review

2. Data Elements for Mesothelioma Database

Specific data elements are required to participate in the Staging Project. This document outlines the data requirements for the Mesothelioma-specific portion of the project.

Application Materials

All participants will need to submit an account request form and a signed Data Use Agreement (DUA). DUAs must be signed by the appropriate site representative. Please submit a scanned image (PDF or image file) of the signed document to [email protected].

Complete Account Request Here

Funding

The Staging and Prognostic Factors Committee (SPFC) of the IASLC is committed to ensuring that the IASLC Staging Project database truly represents thoracic cancer worldwide. To do this, there is funding available for services or institutions interested in providing data for the project. Priority will be given to developing countries as well as to institutions filling a gap within the data set.

Apply for Funding Here

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.