Prognosis
Over 40,000 women die per year in the United States from breast cancer. This staggering figure can be lowered through early detection and awareness. It is estimated that 80 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer survive five years or more. The prognosis varies based on a variety of factors, including location of the tumor, the type of tumor, size and shape of the tumor and other biologic markers.
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Living with Metastasis: The Emotional Toll of Breast Cancer (Stage 4) as a Chronic Illness
I have Stage 4 breast cancer. However, I am also in clinical remission, with no sign of cancer in my liver (which was once riddled with tumours). What does this mean? We can assume that there are still cancer cells in my body and that, eventually, we will find new tumors. Until that time, I undergo chemotherapy and…
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Phyllis Johnson, Health Guide, answered Stage IV life expectancy? As PJ says the Cleveland Clinic has an excellent reputaion. I hope the next set of scans show…
PJ Hamel, Health Guide, answered Poorly differentiated 6 cm tumor -… Anna, we're sending verybest wishes to your mom and to you, in hope and faith…
PJ Hamel, Health Guide, commented on Why Did I Get Cancer? Thanks for your feedback. There's no scientific evidence to support what you say about chemo -…
Phyllis Johnson, Health Guide, answered What is survival rate for level 3… Whoops! You did not say your cancer was Stage III. Nevertheless,…
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