Re: st: RE: tumor stage conversion algorigthm

[Michael McCulloch <mm@pinest.org>]

Thank you, Jesse,
Michael

> I don't know of any algorithm, but it is fairly easy to do just by
> creating a new variable and using the replace function.  You just have
> to determine what T stage each of the EOD codes corresponds to, which
> isn't always crystal clear. 
> Best,
>
> JSM
>
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> Hello Statalist members,
> I'm inquiring whether a Stata algorithm exists that can convert from
> SEER Extent of Disease fields more commonly used by researchers
> (tumor extension, tumor size, lymph node positivity) to AJCC stage
> more commonly used by clinicians (I, II, III, IV).
>
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