Types & Stages
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Chapter: 5 - Types & Stages
Subchapter: 1 - Introduction
We will now cover the five stages of breast cancer and what to expect from each stage.
Cancer is assessed by stages ranging from 0-4; each stage represents a progression of the cancer. As the complexity of the cancer intensifies, so does the treatment required to fight it. Breast cancer is assigned to a stage based on where it began in the breast and how much of the breast and other parts of the body are affected by it.
Remember, the stage of cancer is separate from the tumor grade, which we discussed in Subchapter 3.2.
We will also review the types of cancer. First, covering the more common types of breast cancer, but also the unusual diagnoses like triple negative breast cancer, inflammatory breast cancer, and cancer during pregnancy.
Your responsibility, as discussed in Chapter 4, is to develop a support team, of family or friends, that will comfort and encourage you in this time.
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Sub Chapters
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Introduction 01:13
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Stage 0 & 1 00:53
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Stage 2 01:28
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Stage 3 02:26
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Stage 4 01:05
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mom has breast cance, has no insurance n cnt afford medical treatments, Shes tried tncare n cn only get 45 days n nthng after tht So is there somewhere or any1 I cn contact 4 hlp r donations? Ive mde a site bt its nt helping Www.giveforward.com/teamtina
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
The American cancer society has access to grants for women like your mother . She is lucky to have you . Also ask to talk to a patient advocate where she is being treated .
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anonymous
Stage 2B Patient
Contact the American Cancer Society. They should be able to steer you in the right direction. Food luck.
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How close are we to finding a cure?
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Unfortunately, I don't think there's dedication at all on finding a cure for cancer in general. There is researches on new treatments, new medications, less invasive procedures. But meanwhile the pharmaceutical industry makes millions with diseases, nobody will give up the profits for the cure....
Comment 2Unfortunately, I don't think there's dedication at all on finding a cure for cancer in general. There is researches on new treatments, new medications, less invasive procedures. But meanwhile the pharmaceutical industry makes millions with diseases, nobody will give up the profits for the cure. When you know that 1 (one) session of chemotherapy runs around $30,000/$40,000, you understand what I mean!
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
I'm so glad to hear that someone else thinks like my survivor friends and myself!
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I was diagnosed IDCS stage 2 or 3A and everyone from Dr. to my bc sisters always tell me I should be around to watch my children grow up. But then the Dr. that works with my chemo Dr. tells me my survival rate doesn't look good. Those words crushed me
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
I agree w everyone. You need another doctor who is going to be encouraging and positive and will fight with you!! I was dx w invasive ductal in Oct. It was stage 2 with nodal involvement and I am doing great. The chemo completely dissolved the tumor and I had surgery Wed to excise the tissue and...
2 comments 2I agree w everyone. You need another doctor who is going to be encouraging and positive and will fight with you!! I was dx w invasive ductal in Oct. It was stage 2 with nodal involvement and I am doing great. The chemo completely dissolved the tumor and I had surgery Wed to excise the tissue and nodes. I have 2 little girls and I've been fighting since the start to see them grow up. You have great survival hope but you need positive people treating you!
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Don't listen to your doctor, maybe he has confused you with someone else. I would ask him the reasons for his opinion. no one knows not even the so called "god"
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