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What exactly does early detection mean when refering to breast cancer?

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Better outcome: Early detection means finding the cancer at a stage before larger growth of the cancer, or spread has occurred. It means there is a higher rate of cure with surgery/treatments, and better chance of successful treatment and survival.

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Answered 10/24/2017

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