Thursday, August 20, 2009

Rate or average on how breast cancer spreads

Rate or average on how breast cancer spreads?
My mom has a small thing of breast cancer. Dr. says its small, and maybe spread to a lymph node, Is there any info out there that you know of that could possiably explain the growth rate of it? Otherwise they will just take it out, but if it spread she is doomed.
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Wikipedia .org has tons of great info on cancer and is free of ads/links and spam. GOOD LUCK
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The growth rate is determined by the grade and if it spreads to her lymph nodes it does not mean she is doomed.
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My oncologist gave me a web site when I had breast cancer >>> breastcancer.org
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Everyone is an individual. Much will depend on how your mother responds to first line treatment . . in many cases chemo will shrink the tumor in the breast and lymph node enough so that a surgeon can go in and remove what is left with clear margins . . radiation can also be used to pinpoint the spot where the cancer is located . . and further chemo given as adjuvant treatment. Treatment for breast cancer has come a long, long way and while it remains serious and life threatening, there are more and more survivors. Remain hopeful and positive for your mother . . no matter what happens. Best to you



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