WHOLE TUMOUR SIZE
 Related DDCN/DSCN/ISN
Description Where Used Attribute

Format/Length:max n3.max n2
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Notes:
WHOLE TUMOUR SIZE is the same as attribute TUMOUR SIZE.

WHOLE TUMOUR SIZE is the whole size of the Tumour, where the UNIT OF MEASUREMENT is 'Millimetres (mm)'.

For the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set: Pathology Core, WHOLE TUMOUR SIZE is only required during a Breast Cancer Care Spell where the Tumour has a DUCTAL CARCINOMA IN SITU GRADE.

Note: This item does not adhere to NHS England Data Design Principles but cannot be changed for this version of the data set as it is included in the Royal College of Pathologists data set only. It should not be used in any other data set until the Data Design Principles are met.

 

This data element is also known by these names:
ContextAlias
pluralWHOLE TUMOUR SIZES