Here I will just write simply about breast cancer stages, detection and treatment options. This is just for general information, if you want more detail explanation please ask a doctor.
Stage 0
Characteristic
- Abnormal cells found in the milk ducts or milk-producing glands.
- However, these cells have not spread beyond the ducts or glands
Sign/Symptoms
- Usually little or no symptoms
Detection
- Mammograms
Treatment options
- Lumpectomy (removal of lump) if localized.
- Mastectomy (removal of breast) if found in multiple sites.
- Often, radiotherapy is used.
