| There are several different stages in breast | | | | of infection. There may also be a hardening of the |
| cancer. Please note that if you suspect you may | | | | breast. |
| have breast cancer, see your doctor immediately. | | | | The next and final stage in breast cancer is when |
| The first stage is what is known as non-invasive | | | | the tumor has spread beyond the breast to other |
| breast cancer. This typically means that the | | | | parts of the body, this is also known as |
| cancer cells are not yet breaking out of the | | | | metastatic cancer and would require the most |
| breast where they started or invading surrounding | | | | extreme form of treatment. |
| normal tissue. | | | | The best way to avoid this, is through regular |
| The next stage is categorized as invasive, which | | | | self-diagnosis and doctor visits. The earlier it is |
| as one might expect, involves the cancer cells | | | | diagnosed, the quicker and less invasive the |
| invading surrounding tissue. It should be noted that | | | | treatment can be. The survival rate is much |
| at this time no lymph nodes are involved. | | | | higher as well. As well as the traditional method of |
| The third stage in breast cancer is actually | | | | treatment, you should look for alternative |
| subdivided into two: The first is described as the | | | | methods that may be less harmful to the body |
| tumor measuring 5 centimeters, with nods clinging | | | | and help promote an overall vitality. There are |
| together. The next sub-category is where the | | | | also things you can do on a personal level and |
| tumor has spread to the breast skin or lymph | | | | lifestyle choices you can make that will help to |
| nodes. This stage of breast cancer involves | | | | lower your risk of developing breast cancer and |
| inflammation and redness. This stage can | | | | ensuring a longer, healthier life. |
| sometimes be misdiagnosed as some other type | | | | |