Bone cancer
Doctors use the stage and grade of bone cancer to help them decide which treatment you need. The most common staging systems are the TNM system and the number staging system for bone cancer. Find out more.
The TNM staging system looks at the size of the tumour and whether it has spread to the lymph nodes and different parts of the body.
Last reviewed: 11 Feb 2025
Next review due: 11 Feb 2028

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