Stage III Cervical Cancer AJCC v9

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** Stage III includes: T3, N0, M0. T3: Tumor extending to pelvic sidewall and/or involving the lower third of vagina, and/or causing hydronephrosis or nonfunctioning kidney. The pelvic sidewall is defined as the muscle, fascia, neurovascular structures, and skeletal portions of the bony pelvis. Cases with no cancer-free space between the tumor and pelvic wall by rectal examination are FIGO III. N0: No regional lymph node metastasis. M0: No distant metastasis. (from AJCC 9th Ed.)

**Synonyms:** - Stage III Cervical Carcinoma AJCC v9