Stage IVB Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8

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Stage IV includes: IVA: (T4, N0, M0); (T4, N1, M0); (T4, N2, M0); (Any T, N3, M0); IVB: (Any T, Any N, M1). T4: Tumor with intracranial extension, involvement of cranial nerves, hypopharynx, orbit, parotid gland, and/or extensive soft tissue infiltration beyond the lateral surface of the lateral pterygoid muscle. N0: No regional lymph node metastasis. N1: Tumor with unilateral metastasis in cervical lymph node(s), and/or unilateral or bilateral metastasis in retropharyngeal lymph node(s), 6 cm

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Active Trials

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Cancer Funding

Top Centers for Stage IVB Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8(24)

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

#	Center	Active Trials	Cancer Funding	Score
1	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
2	Stanford Cancer InstitutePalo Alto, CA NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
3	Siteman Cancer CenterSt. Louis, MO NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
4	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer CenterRochester, MN NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
5	The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
6	The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research InstituteColumbus, OH NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
7	City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer CenterDuarte, CA NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
8	University of Colorado Cancer CenterAurora, CO NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
9	University of Virginia Cancer CenterCharlottesville, VA NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
10	Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterMiami, FL NCI Clinical	—	—	52.1
11	The University of Arizona Cancer CenterTucson, AZ NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
12	VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer CenterRichmond, VA NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
13	Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer CenterOmaha, NE NCI Clinical	—	—	52.1
14	The University of Kansas Cancer CenterKansas City, KS NCI Comprehensive	—	—	52.1
15	University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL	—	—	52.1
16	University of Hawai‘i Cancer CenterHonolulu, HI NCI Clinical	—	—	52.1
17	UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer InstituteLittle Rock, AR	—	—	52.1
18	Cancer Center at IllinoisUrbana, IL	—	—	52.1
19	University of Cincinnati Cancer CenterCincinnati, OH	—	—	52.1
20	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, FloridaJacksonville, FL	—	—	52.1
21	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, ArizonaScottsdale, AZ	—	—	52.1
22	University of Texas Medical Branch Cancer CenterGalveston, TX	—	—	52.1
23	Louisiana Cancer Research CenterNew Orleans, LA	—	—	52.1
24	Princess Margaret Cancer CentreToronto, ON	—	—	52.1

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