Stages of Breast Cancer

Question 1

Cancer cells are found in only one location, such as ductal carcinoma in situ.

Answer 1

Stage 0

Question 2

Cancer cells that have move beyond the duct but have not reached outside the breast.

Answer 2

Stage 1

Question 3

Cancer is no longer than 2cm, but has spread to the axillary lymph nodes.

Answer 3

Stage 2

Question 4

Cancer has spread to the cervical (neck) lymph nodes and/or tissue surrounding the breast, such as chest wall or skin.

Answer 4

Stage 3

Question 5

aka “Invasive or Metastatic Cancer”.

Cancer has spread to other organs, most commonly brain, lungs, liver or bones.

Answer 5

Stage 4