About Breast Cancer: Stage 4 Breast Cancer Odds Are Improving

If you can't see this email, click here

Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Stage 4 Breast Cancer Odds Are Improving The 5-year survival rate for metastatic patients used to be 15%. Thanks to new treatments, the survival rates have gone up to 24.3% of patients surviving at least 5 years, with many going on much longer. It is still a daunting diagnosis to receive, so be sure you understand the goals of treatment and how to cope. Search Related Topics:  breast cancer staging  metastatic disease  diagnosis What is Stage 4? Stage 4 is the most advanced form of breast cancer. It is often called metastatic breast cancer because it has spread (metastasized) beyond the original site in the breast to other organs in the body. Metastatic breast cancer can often be treated like a chronic disease, while preserving a good quality of life. Search Related Topics:  breast cancer staging  stage 4  tnm system Expert Answers about Metastatic Disease Read what Dr. William Gradishar has to say about treatments and statistics of Stage 4 breast cancer. There are many therapies available to control the spread of cancer and to destroy it. Search Related Topics:  mammogram findings  breast cancer diagnosis  metastatic disease Life During Treatment - Self Care, Side Effects, Reconstruction Learn about emotional stages, and coping with side effects. Self-care is also important, as well as help and support from family and friends. If you're working while in treatment, learn about the Family Medical Leave Act. Related Searches Breast Cancer Stages Treatment of Cancer Skin Cancer Symptoms Lung Cancer And Cancer Diagnosis Featured Articles Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics Risk and Prevention Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment Is It Breast Cancer? - Diagnosis, Tests, Results   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What is Breast Cancer? Symptoms of Breast Cancer Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Treatments for Breast Cancer Preventing Breast Cancer   Follow me on: Advertisement