What is a Stage 3 tumor?

Stage 3 usually means the cancer is larger. It may have started to spread into surrounding tissues and there are cancer cells in the lymph nodes nearby. Stage 4 means the cancer has spread from where it started to another body organ. For example to the liver or lung. This is also called secondary or metastatic cancer.

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Can Stage 3 tumor be cured?

There are effective treatments for many stage 3 cancers. Some stage 3 cancers can be successfully treated, but they are more likely to return after going away.

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Is Stage 3 the worst stage of cancer?

Stage 3 cancer is more advanced than stage 2 because either the tumor is larger or the cancer has spread to lymph nodes or nearby tissue. Patients whose cancer has advanced to stage 3 may consider a second opinion to confirm their diagnosis and explore new treatment options.

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How serious is stage 3?

stage 3 – the cancer is larger and may have spread to the surrounding tissues and/or the lymph nodes (or "glands", part of the immune system) stage 4 – the cancer has spread from where it started to at least 1 other body organ, also known as "secondary" or "metastatic" cancer.

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What is the life expectancy of Stage 3 cancer?

The current 5-year survival rates for stage 3 breast cancer are 86% for females and 83% for males. However, many factors can influence a person's life expectancy after a breast cancer diagnosis. A doctor can provide more detailed, personalized information.

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Can people survive Stage 3?

Stage 3. More than 70 out of 100 women (more than 70%) will survive their cancer for 5 years or more after diagnosis.

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How fast can chemo shrink a tumor?

You will often receive chemo in sessions where you have treatment for several weeks, followed by a few weeks off before resuming. Your tumor may start to shrink after one round, but it can also take months. Your oncologist will have a personal discussion with you about how long they think results might take.

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Is Stage 4 serious?

Stage 4 is the most severe stage of cancer. Metastatic cancer is another name for this stage. It conveys that the cancer has metastasized — spread to distant areas of the body.

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What happens when someone has Stage 3 cancer?

Stage 3 usually means the cancer is larger. It may have started to spread into surrounding tissues and there are cancer cells in the lymph nodes nearby.

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What are the symptoms of Stage 3 cancer?

Stage 3 lung cancer symptoms
  • A persistent or worsening cough.
  • Bloody cough.
  • Chest pain.
  • Hoarseness.
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Unintentional weight loss.
  • Shortness of breath.
  • Tiredness.

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What is the difference between a tumor and a cancer?

Many people mistakenly believe that a tumor and cancer are the same thing, but they are two very different conditions/diseases. A tumor is an abnormal growth or mass of tissue. It is also known as lump, lesion, or neoplasm. Cancer is a group of diseases caused by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.

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How is a Grade 3 tumor treated?

If you have grade 3 breast cancer, you're more likely to be offered chemotherapy. This is to help destroy any cancer cells that may have spread as a result of the cancer being faster growing. Chemotherapy is less likely for grade 1 and grade 2 cancers.

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What size tumor is considered large?

T1a tumors are over 1 mm and no more than 5 mm in diameter. T1b tumors are over 5 mm and no more than 10 mm in diameter. T1c tumors are greater than 10 millimeters and no more than 20 millimeters. The tumor is larger than 20 millimeters (2 centimeters) and no more than 50 millimeters (5 centimeters).

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Is chemo Painful?

Does chemotherapy hurt? IV chemotherapy should not cause any pain while being administered. If you experience pain, contact the nurse taking care of you to check your IV line. An exception would be if there is a leak and the drug gets into surrounding tissues.

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Can chemo completely get rid of a tumor?

With some cancers, chemotherapy can't cure the cancer on its own. But it can help in combination with other types of treatment. For example, many people with breast or bowel cancer have chemotherapy after surgery to help lower the risk of the cancer coming back.

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Can chemo completely remove tumor?

Chemo can rid your body of cancer completely, or it can help you have a better quality of life by reducing symptoms. Chemotherapy can also make other treatments, such as surgery or radiation therapy, more effective.

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Does 5 year survival rate mean you have 5 years to live?

The percentage of people in a study or treatment group who are alive five years after they were diagnosed with or started treatment for a disease, such as cancer. The disease may or may not have come back.

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Why is stage 4 not curable?

Stage 4 cancer usually can't be cured. In addition, because it's usually spread throughout the body by the time it's diagnosed, it is unlikely the cancer can be completely removed. The goal of treatment is to prolong survival and improve your quality of life.

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How long can a person live with Stage 4?

Although the overall prognosis may be poor based on cases with previous patients and older treatments, many patients with stage 4 cancer can live for years. A few factors to keep in mind: Many treatments are available to help fight cancer. The body's response to treatment may differ from that of others.

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When is cancer considered terminal?

Cancer that cannot be cured and leads to death. Also called end-stage cancer.

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Which cancer is not curable?

Types of treatable but not curable cancer
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.
  • Chronic myeloid leukaemia.
  • Pleural mesothelioma.
  • Secondary brain tumours.
  • Secondary breast cancer.
  • Secondary bone cancer.
  • Secondary liver cancer.
  • Secondary lung cancer.

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