Clinical Stage III Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v8

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Stage IV includes: IVA: (T4, N0-2, M0); (Any T, N3, M0); IVB: (Any T, Any N, M1). T4: Tumor invades adjacent structures. N0: No regional lymph node metastasis. N1: Tumor with metastasis in one or two regional lymph nodes. N2: Tumor with metastasis in three to six regional lymph nodes. N3: Tumor with metastasis in seven or more regional lymph nodes. M0: No distant metastasis. M1: Distant metastasis. (AJCC 8th ed.)

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Top Centers for Clinical Stage III Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v8(23)

Ranked by research excellence score (trials · grants · publications). Methodology →

#	Center	Research Tier	Active Trials	Cancer Funding	Score
1	The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research InstituteColumbus, OH NCI Comprehensive High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	2	—	71.7
2	University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	2	—	71.7
3	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, FloridaJacksonville, FL High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	2	—	71.7
4	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	50.2
5	Abramson Cancer Center of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	50.2
6	Siteman Cancer CenterSt. Louis, MO NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	50.2
7	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer CenterRochester, MN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	50.2
8	The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	50.2
9	Winship Cancer InstituteAtlanta, GA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	50.2
10	City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer CenterDuarte, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	50.2
11	Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	50.2
12	Case Comprehensive Cancer CenterCleveland, OH NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	50.2
13	University of Virginia Cancer CenterCharlottesville, VA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	50.2
14	Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterMiami, FL NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	50.2
15	The University of Arizona Cancer CenterTucson, AZ NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	50.2
16	Cleveland Clinic Cancer CenterCleveland, OH Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	50.2
17	UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer InstituteLittle Rock, AR Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	50.2
18	Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	50.2
19	Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroit, MI NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	50.2
20	Cancer Center at IllinoisUrbana, IL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	50.2
21	University of Cincinnati Cancer CenterCincinnati, OH Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	50.2
22	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, ArizonaScottsdale, AZ Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	50.2
23	UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer CenterLos Angeles, CA NCI Comprehensive		—	—	30.7

Research tier badges reflect trial volume, NIH grant funding, and publication impact — not clinical outcomes or patient satisfaction. Learn about our methodology →