marinaa Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Is it possible to survive breast cancer with early detection? My mother is getting a biopsy on her breast(s) on Monday to see if she's got breast cancer and this is the first year they've detected anything on the mammogram. Anyway, if she does have breast cancer will she survive it? _____________________________ yahoo keyword tool ~ overture ~ traffic estimator ~ adwords traffic estimator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Marinaa ~ not sure you will get many replies here as this is a lung cancer site. Perhaps look around for a breast cancer support site. Good luck to you and your mom. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 marina, This is a lung cancer site, but you should be relieved that your Mom's breast cancer was detected early, if that is what it is. It isn't cancer until the biopsy results say so. Statistically, she has very good odds of surviving it. In 2006, the overall survival rate for breast cancer in the United States, 5 years from detection, was over 90%. While every patient is an individual, with good care and a little luck, you should have her around for a long time. Give her good support and take care of yourself too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 yes if caught early enough possible surgery and can be finished depending on mitigating factors!! my little sister caught hers eaely had surgery and is cancer free thank god for early detection of which there is none for lung cancer!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 As the others said this is a lung cancer site, but if you want support for breast cancer, this is a good place: http://komen.org Hope it all works out well for her. MI Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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