What does it mean when stage 1B lobular breast cancer shows signs of spreading?
Stage 1B lobular breast cancer means the cancer has already begun to spread beyond its original location, but only to a limited extent. Here's what this stage indicates:
What Stage 1B Means
* Either there's a tumor smaller than 2 centimeters Show Full Answer
What does it mean when stage 1B lobular breast cancer shows signs of spreading?
Stage 1B lobular breast cancer means the cancer has already begun to spread beyond its original location, but only to a limited extent. Here's what this stage indicates:
What Stage 1B Means:
* Either there's a tumor smaller than 2 centimeters (about the size of a grape) with cancer cells found in nearby lymph nodes
* Or there's no detectable tumor in the breast, but small groups of cancer cells (between 0.2 and 2 millimeters) are present in the lymph nodes
The "Intent to Spread":
The presence of cancer cells in the lymph nodes is what signals the cancer's ability to spread. However, stage 1B is still considered early-stage invasive breast cancer and is very treatable.
It's important to note that stage 1B breast cancer that is estrogen receptor-positive or progesterone receptor-positive may actually be reclassified as stage 1A because it's considered less aggressive.
Your treatment team will use this staging information, along with other factors like hormone receptor status and tumor grade, to develop the most effective treatment plan for your specific situation.
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