Breast Cancer Stage 2 Survival Rates

Breast Cancer Stages Survival Rates Chart

We have to accept the fact that not all patients who undergo breast cancer treatments are able to survive. So what is the breast cancer stage 2 survival rates?

The main differences between stage 1 and stage 2 breast cancer are that breast cancer cells may be present in the lymph nodes and any tumors within the breast are larger and more developed in stage 2. Stage 2 breast cancer is divided into two sub stages: 2A & 2B. Breast cancer stage 2A happens when the tumor is already 2 to 5 cm long. The Stage 2B refers to tumors more or less 2 cm long but some of the auxiliary lymph nodes are already affected.

Increasing Breast Cancer Stage 2 Survival Rates Treatment

    * Biological Therapy
    * Chemotherapy
    * Clinical Trials
    * Hormone Therapy
    * Radiation Therapy
    * Surgery

Today, the survival rates for breast cancer are 86% (for the 5-year period after diagnosis) and 76% (for the 10-year period). Breast cancer patients without metastatic has a rate of survival of 96% while those with metastatic has a rate of 21%. The percentage is based on the 5-year period after diagnosis. The established for breast cancer stage 2 survival rates within the 5-year period is 92% for Stage 2A  and Stage 2B is 81%.

Fortunately to increase breast cancer stage 2 survival rates, a lot of effort has been put to ensure that everyone has access to information in regards to early detection of breast cancer. Coupled with enhanced treatment for breast cancer stage 2, the survival rates for stage 2 breast cancer has increased over the last couple of years.

There are also studies which show a recurrence of roughly 10 percent in women who have suffered from stage 2 breast cancer and have managed to get rid of the cancerous cells. What is more is that, younger women have higher chances of surviving stage II breast cancer compared to older women.


 Prevention is also key to enhancing the breast cancer stage 2 survival rates. Practicing healthy lifestyle, for example, eating a well-balanced diet and avoiding junk and processed foods, regular exercises and minimizing alcohol consumption. According to recent studies carried out by CDC – Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the risk of stage 2 breast cancer advances with age. Therefore, leading a healthy lifestyle ensures that one is not prone to stage 2 breast cancer.