Single Biggest Cancer Dictionary in the World

What is stage II pancreatic cancer?

Pronunciation: /steɪʤ ii* ˌpænkriˈætɪk ˈkænsər/

stage II pancreatic cancer

Definition

Stage II is divided into stages IIA and IIB, depending on the size of the tumor and where the cancer has spread. In stage IIA, the tumor is larger than 4 centimeters. In stage IIB, the tumor is any size and cancer has spread to 1 to 3 nearby lymph nodes.