There are 4 stages of breast cancer. The severity of the disease is measured with the help of stages.

The first stage of breast cancer is the early stage of cancer. The tumour would be present only in the breast and it would be less than 2cm.

Stage 2 breast cancer denotes a situation when the tumour is less than 5cm and has only spread to the nearest lymph nodes.

In stage 3 breast cancer, the tumour is spread more in the breast and it also involves the skin, the muscles underneath, and the lymph nodes in the armpits or the upper part of the neck.

Stage 4 of breast cancer means that the tumour has spread to other parts of the body. It can be spread to the bones, brain, liver, or lungs.

The oncology department has had great advancements in recent years and thus it is possible to cure even stage 3 breast cancer. For some people, it is even possible to cure stage 4 breast cancer.

Also Read: Life during and after Breast Cancer Treatment

Treatment for breast cancer

For people with stage 1 and stage 2 breast cancer, the cancer treatment is very simple. When cancer exceeds stage 2, the treatment has to be aggressive.

Stages 1 & 2

Surgery is the treatment first recommended for patients with stage 1 and 2 breast cancers. With the help of surgery, the oncologist will remove the tumour from the breast. After the surgery, if needed, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy may be recommended.

Stage 3

People with stage 3 breast cancer will be treated with a combination of hormone therapy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery.

Stage 4

The primary treatment for stage 4 breast cancer involves chemotherapy and hormone therapy. After observation of the results, further treatment like surgery is suggested.

Kauvery Hospital

There may be many cancer hospitals in Trichy but Kauvery is one of the hospitals with advanced equipment and experienced cancer specialists. 

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