Breast Cancer Survival Rate - Stage 2 Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Survival Rate - Stage 2 Breast Cancer
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Sharon_A_Jones]Sharon A Jones

The 5-year survival rate for stage 2 diagnosed in the U.S. varies according to size of the tumor and whether or not cancer has spread to the lymph nodes.

If the is under 2 centimeters in diameter and has spread to the lymph nodes under the arm (the axillary lymph nodes), it is stage IIA and the survival rate is 88%-92% (American Cancer Society, National Cancer Institute).

If the is between 2-5 centimeters but has not spread, it is also called stage IIA.

If the is between 2-5 centimeters in diameter and has spread to the lymph nodes, it is called stage IIB and the 5-year survival rate is 76%-81%.

If the is larger than 5 centimeters but has not spread beyond the breast, it is also called stage IIB

Up to 29% of diagnosed is Stage 2 for white women and 36% for black women.  An average of 62% of all is diagnosed when it is still localized to the breast area or Stage 1 breast cancer.  If the cancer is detected early enough, such as Stage 1 breast cancer, then the 5-year survival rate is as high as 98%-100%.  Early detection is the most important way to save the lives of cancer patients.

Fortunately for patients, there has been a great deal of effort put into providing information about early detection.  Early detection and improved treatments are the primary reason for increasing survival rates.

Women can help themselves with monthly self-examinations done at

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the same time every month.  When a woman is 20 she should make sure that she gets a clinical examination at least every three years.  After the age of 40, the clinical exams should be part of her annual health check-up, along with her mammogram.

Women can also help themselves with healthy habits that may help prevention, such as  regular moderate exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding excessive alcohol.  These, and other healthy habits should be maintained for life since the risk of increases with age.

There is also a 10% chance of recurrence even after successful treatment.  You can learn about three healthy habits that have shown a 50% decrease in recurrence at http://www.green-tea-health-news.com/breast-cancer-recurrence.html.

For more information on scientific research showing dramatically increased survival rate, see http://www.green-tea-health-news.com/breast-cancer-survival-rate.html.

Sharon Jones has over 40 years training and experience in science, mainstream health care, and alternative health care.  Her website is http://www.green-tea-health-news.com.

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