Clinical Stage IVA Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8

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Stage IV includes: IVA: (T1-4a, N2, M0); (T4b, N0-2, M0); (Any T, N3, M0); IVB: (Any T, Any N, M1). T1: Tumor invades the lamina propria, muscularis mucosae, or submucosa. T2: Tumor invades the muscularis propria. T3: Tumor invades adventitia. T4a: Tumor invades the pleura, pericardium, azygos vein, diaphragm, or peritoneum. T4b: Tumor invades other adjacent structures, such as the aorta, vertebral body, or airway. N0: No regional lymph node metastasis. N1: Tumor with metastasis in one or two re

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Top Centers for Clinical Stage IVA Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8(34)

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

#	Center	Research Tier	Active Trials	Cancer Funding	Score
1	University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	4	—	73.3
2	Cancer Center at IllinoisUrbana, IL High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	3	—	71.3
3	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, FloridaJacksonville, FL High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	3	—	71.3
4	Siteman Cancer CenterSt. Louis, MO NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	65.4
5	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer CenterRochester, MN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	65.4
6	Winship Cancer InstituteAtlanta, GA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	65.4
7	The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research InstituteColumbus, OH NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	65.4
8	University of Virginia Cancer CenterCharlottesville, VA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	65.4
9	Cleveland Clinic Cancer CenterCleveland, OH Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	65.4
10	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, ArizonaScottsdale, AZ Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	65.4
11	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	47.5
12	Abramson Cancer Center of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	47.5
13	Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer CenterNashville, TN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	47.5
14	The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	47.5
15	University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer CenterMadison, WI NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	47.5
16	City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer CenterDuarte, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	47.5
17	USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer CenterLos Angeles, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	47.5
18	Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	47.5
19	Case Comprehensive Cancer CenterCleveland, OH NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	47.5
20	Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterMiami, FL NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	47.5
21	The University of Arizona Cancer CenterTucson, AZ NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	47.5
22	VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer CenterRichmond, VA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	47.5
23	UMass Memorial Health Cancer CenterWorcester, MA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	47.5
24	Holden Comprehensive Cancer CenterIowa City, IA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	47.5
25	Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer CenterOmaha, NE NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	47.5
26	University of Hawai‘i Cancer CenterHonolulu, HI NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	47.5
27	UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer InstituteLittle Rock, AR Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	47.5
28	Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	47.5
29	Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroit, MI NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	47.5
30	University of Cincinnati Cancer CenterCincinnati, OH Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	47.5
31	Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive		—	—	31.6
32	Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer CenterBronx, NY NCI Comprehensive		—	—	31.6
33	University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer CenterSan Juan, PR		—	—	31.6
34	Louisiana Cancer Research CenterNew Orleans, LA		—	—	31.6

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