Q: What are the survival rates of advanced breast cancer?
A: Advanced breast cancer refers to Stage 3 and Stage 4 of breast cancer. Therefore, the statistics listed below are only concerned with these two stages. These figures are collected on the basis of 5 years. Always remember that treatment is improving all the time.
During Stage 3, the 5-year survival rate is about 72%. However, women can often be treated successfully.
During Stage 4, cancer cells have spread to other parts of the body. Therefore, it is more difficult to treat. Patients with this disease tend to have a poorer outlook. the 5-year relative survival rate of this stage is about 22%.
At earlier stages, people are more likely to survive 5 years. But no one can predict when the cases will get worsen. A recent study found that, at Stage 4, about 37% of women survived for three years. Some of them survive longer.
These figures are only for reference. They can’t predict the exact survival rate of any individual. Please consult your doctor about the specific condition.
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