Cuthbert Esquire Dukes (1890-1977), a distinguished London pathologist, established
a system for classifying the stages of colorectal cancer. The Dukes' system for classifying
the extent of tumor spread is used throughout the world as a surgical guide and prognostic
aid in treatment, although it is today complemented by the TNM system of classifying
malignant tumors.
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