AJCC Cancer Staging System: Lung (Version 9 of the AJCC Cancer Staging System)

The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) has released Version 9 of its Lung Cancer Staging System, effective January 1, 2025. This updated version features a streamlined format and incorporates the World Health Organization (WHO) histology codes, enhancing usability for physicians, registrars, and researchers. Key improvements include new tables, explanatory notes, and illustrations. Version 9 will replace the previous 8th Edition of the Lung cancer content. The paperback version is published independently, consists of 80 pages, and is available in English. The dimensions are 8.5 x 0.19 x 11 inches, weighing 9.3 ounces.