What does it mean when a doctor says the cancer is graded as T3?

Answer 1

T3 denotes the Tumor size and grade of cancer- Read details as given by National Cancer Institute, UK-

What is the TNM system?

The TNM system is one of the most commonly used staging systems. This system has been accepted by the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) and the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC). Most medical facilities use the TNM system as their main method for cancer reporting. PDQ, the NCI’s comprehensive cancer database, also uses the TNM system.

The TNM system is based on the extent of the tumor (T), the extent of spread to the lymph nodes (N), and the presence of metastasis (M). A number is added to each letter to indicate the size or extent of the tumor and the extent of spread.
Primary Tumor (T)
TX Primary tumor cannot be evaluated
T0 No evidence of primary tumor
Tis Carcinoma in situ (early cancer that has not spread to neighboring tissue)
T1, T2, T3, T4 Size and/or extent of the primary tumor-

Answer 2

T3 is a stage. Stages are figured on developement of the cancer, and if it has spread. T3 would mean that the cancer has spread to local lymph glands in the area of the cancer, but not to any distant organs. Example.... my brother in law has T3 nasopharyngeal cancer. It is in the lymph nodes around his face and neck, but not found in his liver, lung, or kidney. It has attached to the bone in his neck, but has not gotten thru the skull or into the spinal cord. Hope that helps you understand what it means, and that you can apply it to your own situation.....

Answer 3

T3: The cancer has grown completely through the muscularis propria into the subserosa but not to any neighboring organs or tissues.

Answer 4

Terminal 3!

Answer 5

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Detection/tumor-grade