NX Nodes cannot be measured N0 No involved lymph nodes N1 Single involved node, same side, less than 1 1/4 in.(3cm) N2 Single involved node, same side, N2a one node, 1 1/4-2 1/2 in.(3-6cm) N2b multiple nodes, none over 2 1/2 in.(6cm) N3 Massive involved lymph nodes N3a a node over 2 1/2in.(6cm) on same side N3b nodes on both sides N3c nodes only on opposite side