If breast cancer spreads, it typically goes first to nearby lymph nodes under the arm. It can also sometimes spread to lymph nodes near the collarbone or near the breastbone (the front center of the chest). Knowing if the cancer has spread to your lymph nodes helps doctors find the best way to treat your cancer.
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Stage II describes cancer that is in a limited region of the breast but has grown larger. It reflects how many lymph nodes may contain cancer cells. This stage ...
Stage 3 means that the cancer has spread from the breast to the lymph nodes close to the breast, the skin of the breast or the chest wall.
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Mar 30, 2021 · Breast cancer that has spread to lymph nodes may be treated more aggressively than if it hadn't reached these nodes. The 5-year survival rate ...
Stage 2 breast cancer means that the cancer is either in the breast or in the nearby lymph nodes or both. It is an early stage breast cancer. The stage of a ...
Cancer has spread to 4 or more axillary lymph nodes (with at least one area of cancer spread greater than 2 mm), and to the internal mammary lymph nodes on ...
Jan 23, 2024 · Some people with breast cancer may be able to skip radiation to nearby lymph nodes as part of their treatment, but experts caution more ...
Oct 13, 2023 · The lymph nodes under your arm, inside your breast, and near your collarbone are among the first places breast cancer spreads. It's “metastatic” ...
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