Postneoadjuvant Therapy Stage IVA Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8
specificStage IV includes: IVA: (T4a, N1-2, M0); (T4a, NX, M0); (T4b, N0-2, M0); (Any T, N3, M0); IVB: (Any T, Any N, M1). 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. NX: Regional lymph nodes cannot be assessed. 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.
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Top Centers for Postneoadjuvant Therapy Stage IVA Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8(13)
Ranked by research excellence score (trials · grants · publications). Methodology →
| # | Center | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL High-Volume Research Center | 74.6 |
| 2 | Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer CenterRochester, MN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 52.1 |
| 3 | Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer CenterNashville, TN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 52.1 |
| 4 | Winship Cancer InstituteAtlanta, GA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 52.1 |
| 5 | The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research InstituteColumbus, OH NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 52.1 |
| 6 | City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer CenterDuarte, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 52.1 |
| 7 | USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer CenterLos Angeles, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 52.1 |
| 8 | Cleveland Clinic Cancer CenterCleveland, OH Active Research Program | 52.1 |
| 9 | Holden Comprehensive Cancer CenterIowa City, IA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 52.1 |
| 10 | Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer CenterOmaha, NE NCI Clinical Active Research Program | 52.1 |
| 11 | Cancer Center at IllinoisUrbana, IL Active Research Program | 52.1 |
| 12 | Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, FloridaJacksonville, FL Active Research Program | 52.1 |
| 13 | Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, ArizonaScottsdale, AZ Active Research Program | 52.1 |
Research tier badges reflect trial volume, NIH grant funding, and publication impact — not clinical outcomes or patient satisfaction. Learn about our methodology →