Can life be saved if breast cancer is in the third stage? Know the method of treatment.

Third stage of breast cancer: According to the report of the World Health Organization, the biggest cause of untimely death of women in India is breast cancer. Every year a large number of women lose their lives. These include young and older women also. Generally breast cancer is detected in the second stage. According to cancer experts, there are 4 stages of breast cancer. With each stage the patient’s condition becomes more serious and treatment becomes more difficult.

Breast cancer can be easily treated in the first and second stages. Whereas in the third stage (third stage of breast cancer) the treatment becomes very complicated. By this stage, cancer starts spreading throughout the body. Not only this, when cancer reaches this stage, the risk of its recurrence also increases. Let us know about the symptoms of breast cancer and its treatment (treatment of third stage of breast cancer)……

Breast cancer symptoms

lump or swelling in the breast

difference in breast size

discharge from nipple

Change in breast skin

nipple changes

Four stages of breast cancer

first stage

In this stage the cancer is small and is in the breast tissue. At this time, treatment can be done easily and the patient’s chances of recovery are 90 percent.

second stage

Breast cancer is usually detected in the second stage. In this stage, cancer spreads to the lymph nodes apart from the breast tissue. Treatment can be done at this time and the patient’s chances of recovery are 80 percent.

third stage

This is an advanced stage of breast cancer. In this stage, apart from the breast tissue, cancer has spread to 10 lymph nodes. At this time the doctor has to decide which method will be right for treatment. The chances of the patient recovering are 60 to 70 percent.

fourth stage

This is the last stage of breast cancer where the disease spreads beyond the lymph nodes and reaches the lungs and bones. At this stage, the chances of survival of patients are 40 percent.

Treatment of breast cancer at third stage

Chemotherapy

After chemo, help of breast conserving surgery or mastectomy is taken. Breast reconstruction can be done after mastectomy. After surgery, the patient is given hormone therapy and medicines to strengthen bones.

radiation therapy

With its help, cancer cells can be prevented from growing around the breast and they are eliminated.

hormone therapy

Hormone therapy is used in hormone receptor positive cancers. With the help of this therapy, it helps in keeping the estrogen hormone balanced in the body.