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|
Stage |
5-year relative survival rate |
|
0 |
100% |
|
I |
98% |
|
IIA |
88% |
|
IIB |
76% |
|
IIIA |
56% |
|
IIIB |
49% |
|
IV |
16% |
Prognosis depends on factors such as the size of the cancer and the amount of lymph node involvement. Although the impression is that male breast cancer has a worse prognosis than female breast cancer, the truth is they are very similar. Males are generally diagnosed at later, more advanced stages which gives this impression.
Treatment depends on factors such as the patient's overall health, the stage of the disease, and expectations of both the doctor and patient. Treatment in most stages generally includes surgery followed by radiation and/or chemotherapy. Bone marrow transplants are generally thought to not be beneficial in the treatment of advanced breast cancer.
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M.Johnson - 2002
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