Stage 1 breast cancer is indicated by T1, N0, or M0. The original or primary cancer which has not spread to the lymph nodes and is 2 cm, approximately 4/5 inch, or less in diameter is they way breast cancer stage 1 is described.

When it comes to the treatment of stage 1 breast cancer, following treatment options are available:

• Removal of the affected breast clinically known as modified radical mastectomy and removal of underarm nodes clinically called axillary node dissection.

• Axillary node dissection and removal of cancerous lump and small margin of surrounding normal tissue medically known as lumpectomy as parts of breast conserving therapy or BCT.

Step-by-Step Guide for a Breast Cancer Stage 1 Patient:

This step-by-step guide is provided here to help stage 1 breast cancer patients cure their breast disease. You are assured that this step-by-step guide is here after the revision and approval of professional breast specialist physicians of America.

Step 1:

Talk with your doctor or surgeon about your breast cancer treatment or surgery choices and what happens before, during, and after the treatment or surgery, and other questions you have.

Step 2:

Learn the facts and figures from a variety of available resources. This will help you in making decisions regarding your breast cancer treatment and/or prevention.

Step 3:

Do find out about your breast cancer surgery choices if you didn’t do it in the first step.

Step 4:

Now that you are properly equipped with the right information, it is time to compare your choices.

Step 5:

Now is the time to think about what is important to you and make the decision accordingly.