UICC TNM E-Learning Modules

eCancer and UICC jointly produced a set of 7 modules on TNM staging for the purpose of educating and informing the global cancer community on the globally accepted classification of malignant tumours.

The following modules are now available to download:

• Module 1: Introduction to the UICC TNM Classification System
• Module 2: UICC TNM Breast Cancer Classification
• Module 3: UICC TNM Prostate Cancer Classification
• Module 4: UICC TNM Colorectal Cancer Classification
• Module 5: UICC TNM Cervix Cancer Classification
• Module 6: UICC TNM Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer Classification
• Module 7: UICC TNM Lung Cancer Classification

In French: TNM e-Modules en français

• Module:  l’introduction à la classification TNM 
• Module: Le système de classification TNM de l'UICC: Col de l'utérus

In Spanish: Módulos e-learning sobre la estadificación TNM en español

• Módulo: introducción a la clasificación TNM 
• Módulo: la clasificación TNM de cáncer cervicouterino

Each module takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes a voice-over and interactive quiz.

By the end of each module, users should:

• know the general principles of the UICC TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours,
• understand the structure of the UICC TNM Classification 8th edition and
• be able to apply the UICC TNM Classification to different cancer sites

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Short educational videos: Cancer Staging Series 

Watch this short video series produced in collaboration with Princess Margaret Cancer Centre to learn what cancer staging is, its importance for patients, research and cancer control, and the terminology used in staging. 

1. Importance of Cancer Staging 
2. What is Cancer Stage 
3. General Rules for Cancer Staging 
4. Cancer Staging Examples 
5. Staging Terminology 
6. Importance of Common Stage Language 
7. Why stage language changes and how this affects usage 
8. Essential TNM

UICC Head and Neck Staging videos

Watch this short video series produced in collaboration with Princess Margaret Cancer Centre to learn about the changes to the 8th Edition TNM Classification for Head and Neck Cancer.

1. Changes to 8th Edition TNM Classification for Head and Neck Cancer
2. Introduction of a New TNM Classification for HPV-mediated Oropharyngeal Cancer
3. Changes to Staging Classification for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity
4. Changes to the T and N Classifications for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma