Prognosis of breast cancer

Disease Prognosis
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Disease Prognosis

The prognosis of breast cancer is closely related to the stage of disease development. The earlier the disease is discovered, the greater the chance of survival within 5 years.

According to statistics from the International Cancer Organization, the 5-year relative survival rate of breast cancer patients is 89.9%, of which the 5-year survival rate of carcinoma in situ is 98.8%, the 5-year survival rate of early invasive cancer is 85.5%, while the 5-year survival rate of invasive cancer with distant metastasis is only 27.4%.

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Complications

- The most common complications after surgery include: Hemorrhage under the skin flap, skin edge necrosis, subcutaneous effusion, upper limb lymphedema, etc.

- Common complications of chemotherapy include: Gastrointestinal reactions (such as nausea, and vomiting), bone marrow suppression, cardiac toxicity, severe hair loss, oral mucosal bleeding, low immunity, etc. Common complications of radiotherapy include: Skin damage, subcutaneous tissue fibrosis, breast fibrosis, radiation pneumonia, etc.

- Some patients in the middle and late stages may develop tumor metastasis and symptoms of metastatic lesions, mainly metastases to the lungs, pleura, bones, liver, and brain.

Complications
Recurrence Risk
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Recurrence Risk

Some breast cancer patients are still at risk of recurrence after treatment. Patients should actively adjust their lifestyles after treatment, and have regular checkups and follow-ups to prevent recurrence.