E-learning
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
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
Paediatric Cancer Staging Modules
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.
Cancer Staging Series - English
癌症分期 Cancer Staging Series (Chinese)
Cancer staging - Arabic
La stadification des cancers - Français
La etapificación del cáncer (Spanish)
Cancer staging - Russian
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.

Published by the Union for International Cancer Control, the TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours (TNM) is a globally recognised standard for classifying the extent of spread of cancer.
TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours

How the TNM classification is defined and updated.
TNM Project Structure

TNM publications include The TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours 8th edition, The TNM Supplement, 5th Edition, the TNM Atlas and many others.
Publications and resources

“Essential TNM” that can be used to collect stage data when complete information is not available.
Essential TNM
Last update
Thursday 12 January 2023