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Breast cancer is an extremely grave disease. Cancer, if not treated, can cause pain as well as death. Cancer has many stages. Breast cancer in particular has Stage 3 because the advance stage of the disease with 50% possibility of survival. But as the cancer spreads and progresses, the risk of survival decreases. It should be noted, however, there are many cancer survivors.
Even without the diagnosis of a medical professional, breast cancer could be detected by a breast examination which may be performed by anyone. Breast cancer could be detected by a lump which feels different from the rest of the tissues in the breast. The form and size of the breast change. Other signs include skin dimpling, spontaneous nipple discharge or nipple inversion. Lumps that are observed near the armpit can also be a sign of breast cancer. Early detection may also be done through a mammogram.
Breast cancer stage is further subdivided into Stage 3-A, Stage 3-B and Stage 3-C. These categories are divided in line with the spread of the cancer cells within the breast region.
Breast cancer stage 3-A is characterized by the growth of cancerous tumor inside the breast. The tumor measures around five centimeters in diameter. The spread of the cancer is still at the region of the lymph nodes. The chance of survival would still be high.
Breast cancer stage 3-B is when the cancer tumor has spread to affect the tissues of the skin, muscles, ribs or the chest area. The lymph nodes may have also been affected by the cancer.
If left untreated, the cancer tumor will further spread towards the neck and collar region. Breast cancer stage 3-C is either operable or non-operable. It may be operable when the spread of the cancer is below the collarbone. Once it has spread above the collarbone, it becomes inoperable. By now, the lymph nodes have already been affected. The survival rate has already reduced to thirty five percent.
To prevent the progress of breast cancer, you should know the cancer stages for its early detection and intervention. Take a look at http://cancerstages.org/blog/ for more information.
Electron microscopy of cancer cells, from Cancer Research UK-funded scientists
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