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What is the prognosis for stage 3 brain cancer?
The 5-year breast cancer survival rate for stage 2 breast cancer diagnosed in the U.S. varies according to size of the tumor and whether or not cancer has spread to the lymph nodes.If the breast cancer is under 2 centimeters in diameter and has spread to the lymph nodes under the arm (the axillary lymph nodes), it is stage IIA breast cancer and the survival rate is 88%-92% (American Cancer Society, National Cancer Institute).If the breast cancer is between 2-5 centimeters but has not spread, it is also called stage IIA.If the breast cancer is between 2-5 centimeters in diameter and has spread to the lymph nodes, it is called stage IIB breast cancer and the 5-year breast cancer survival rate is 76%-81%.If the breast cancer is larger than 5 centimeters but has not spread beyond the breast, it is also called stage IIBUp to 29% of diagnosed breast cancer is Stage 2 breast cancer for white women and 36% for black women. An average of 62% of all breast cancer is diagnosed when it is still localized to the breast area or Stage 1 breast cancer. If the cancer is detected early enough, such as Stage 1 breast cancer, then the 5-year breast cancer survival rate is as high as 98%-100%. Early detection is the most important way to save the lives of cancer patients.
What is locally advanced breast cancer?
This means the cancer is larger than 2 inches or has spread to other nearby tissue, such as underarm lymph nodes. Locally advanced breast cancer is considered Stage III.
What is the typical size of a breast cancer lump?
The size of a breast cancer lump can vary widely. Breast cancers can present as small, pea-sized lumps, or they can be larger masses. The size of the lump is typically measured in centimeters (cm) and is an important factor in determining the stage of breast cancer. In general, breast cancer is classified into stages based on the size of the tumor and whether it has spread to nearby lymph nodes or other parts of the body. The American Cancer Society uses the following general size categories: Stage 0 (in situ): The cancer is limited to the inner lining of the breast duct and has not invaded nearby tissues. At this stage, the tumor is often very small. Stage I: The tumor is 2 cm or smaller and has not spread outside the breast. Stage II: The tumor is either smaller than 2 cm and has spread to the lymph nodes under the arm, or it is between 2 and 5 cm and has not spread to the lymph nodes. Stage III: The tumor is larger than 5 cm and may have spread to nearby lymph nodes, or it is any size and has spread extensively to the lymph nodes. Stage IV: The cancer has spread to other organs of the body. It's important to note that breast cancer can vary significantly, and these are general categories. Some breast cancers may be detected at a very early stage, while others may be diagnosed at a more advanced stage.
Is the risk of breast cancer related to breast size?
No, size is not a risk factor for breast cancer. What can happen is that the cancers are more difficult to detect in larger breasts, and so they are not diagnosed as early. This can mean that the outcome is not as good for these women.No it has nothing to do with that. It's irrelavent.
What are some visible signs of breast cancer?
Some early signs of breast cancer are seen in teenagers and women with larger breast. A lump underneath an underarm can be a sign of breast cancer. Also, an area of thickening around breasts is also a sign. Swelling and redness of the breast is also a common sign.
Can a delay in diagnosing breast cancer increase the duration and intensity of chemotherapy?
This is not a medical answer, but rather a logical one: if breast cancer is not diagnosed at an early stage, then the tumor is likely to be larger. Sometimes radiation is done prior to surgery to help shrink the tumor.
Which is larger 48.7 centimeters or 487 centimeters?
487cm is larger than 48.7cm
What is larger centimeters or meters?
meters are larger than centimeters because meters are larger than inches
What is inflammatory breast cancer?
Inflammatory Breast CancerInflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is the most aggressive form of breast cancer and is in a class of its own. Because there is usually no lump, this type of breast cancer, mammograms/ultrasounds do not generally detect ibc. IBC grows in nests and sheets and in most cases will be diagnosed clinically. The symptoms can be a mass on your breast that appears suddenly, a breast that is one cup size larger than your other breast, a rash, mosquito bite or what appears to be a bruise. If symptoms don't dissipate within a week after beginning an antibiotic, please insist on a skin or punch biopsy. Although this type of breast cancer is aggressive, and frightening, IF you know the symptoms and are treated immediately, yes, you can be an ibc survivor! IBC is treated with chemo first, not surgery because it is in the dermal (skin) lymphatic system. Don't ever hesitate to get another opinion if the doctor says it's nothing!"Knowing the symptoms of IBC and prompt diagnosis is Vital For Survival." Marilyn 'Mare KirschenbaumFor more information on Inflammatory breast cancer a/k/a IBCInflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation www.Eraseibc.comwww.komotv.com/ibc
What is larger 100 centimeters or 3 feet?
100 centimeters are larger then 3 feet.
Is the inch larger than the centimeter?
An inch is larger than a centimeters. There are 2.54 centimeters in an inch.
Size of lymph node?
Most normal axillary lymph nodes are less than 2cm in size and have a kidney -shape apperance. Lymph drainage from the breast is significant because it is by this route that a malignant disease may leave the breast.
