Breast Cancer: What is the Patient's Survival Rate By Stage
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Lisa's battle with cancer did not end with Jeff, after knowing that he has no skin cancer. The morning after their visit to the clinic, Jeff saw Lisa in the patio of their house staring blankly, eyes sodden, and with a tormented look. He gave Lisa a cup of tea to calm her, and asked her why. " My mom died of breast cancer, and they said her survival rate was good." She felt silent and cried, again.
Breast cancer can happen to anyone; it is so rampant that no one person knows no one without it. It could be your mother, your friend or her mom, your sister, the cashier at the grocery store, or it could be you. No one is spared by its wrath, and when it does hit you, it hits you hard. It is a scary event of life because we know that there is little to no cure for cancer, those who have the disease are in so much pain, it totally disfigures our body, and it can take the joy out of our lives.
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Breast cancer can happen to anyone; it is so rampant that no one person knows no one without it. It could be your mother, your friend or her mom, your sister, the cashier at the grocery store, or it could be you. No one is spared by its wrath, and when it does hit you, it hits you hard. It is a scary event of life because we know that there is little to no cure for cancer, those who have the disease are in so much pain, it totally disfigures our body, and it can take the joy out of our lives.
5-Year Survival Rate in Each Cancer Stage
Stage
| Tumor Size and Characteristic
| 5-Year Survival Rate
|
|---|---|---|
0
| Called carcinoma in situ, or that the cancer cell is localized to the affected area.
| 93%
|
I
| There is no or some small spread of cancer to 1 to 3 axillary lymph nodes, or the armpit.
| 88%
|
IIA
| There is spread to the nearby lymph nodes and the cancer is larger than 2mm.
| 81%
|
IIB
| No spread to distant sites, only to the lymph nodes, and the cancer is larger than 5 cm.
| 74%
|
IIIA
| More axillary lymph nodes are affected and spreads to the internal mammary nodes.
| 67%
|
IIIB
| The cancer grows into the chest wall.
| 41%
|
IIIC
| Tumor is of any size and spreads to the lymph nodes in the axilla, under and above the collar bone, internal mammary gland.
| 49%
|
!V
| Terminal stage and the cancer has spread to other organs distant to the area such as the bone, brain, liver, and lungs.
| 15%
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Lisa explained to Jeff that her mom's cancer was found out early on stage IIA but she died 3 years after diagnosis. This proves that the survival rate is solely based on averages, and that even those on the terminal stage can still live longer than five or seven years. Researchers are still looking for ways to prolong this percentage, and in the coming years, there could be new data about this with an improved ratio.
Her paranoia to check Jeff's skin changes was the result of not finding her mom's breast cancer early. If they were taught how to assess for changes, things could have turned the other way around. If they went to the doctor when her mom noticed some lumps on her breasts, tests could have been made and she could have been treated. But there is no point crying over spilled milk. What she could have done a long time ago, she made up by caring for her self and her loved ones. She taught Jeff that being educated is your most important tool.
Author's Note: Lisa is only a character taken out from the author's imagination and does not exist. Just like the other hub about cancer, this hub narrates how one person goes through when faced with this trial. Lisa can be anyone, and she can be you.
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Cancer is not sexist. But kidding aside, it does not have sexual preference. So, yes, men should be concerned as well. However, I believe, the rate of breast cancer in men is not very significant. Thank you for your comment and for stressing this thing out, because many men thought they are immune to breast cancer.
Constantly being is the key to catching it early, giving you a better chance of survival.
I hadn't seen this graph before with the stages. Thank you for a very informative article.
Thank you. I am glad you appreciate it.
The Finance Hub Level 5 Commenter 3 months ago
Great hub filled with information. Although women are obviously the focus when it comes to Breast Cancer, is this something that men should be concerned with getting as well? I hope you enjoy my hubs as well!