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What's the prognosis for my mom with stage 3 breast cancer?
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See below: By statistics alone, realizing each person responds to treatments differently, the national cancer data base describes a nearly 50% survival over 5 years. But, each individual person is different. Her oncologist can give better answers for her specific situations.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Depends: Depends on: type of cancer (grade, hormone receptors) pre or post- menopausal type of chemotherapy and other therapy given (radiation, surgery) how long ago was the diagnosis? How old is she?
Answered 9/12/2015
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