Stage IIIA

ck55

Not that it really matters, but I was just wondering if Stage IIIA is considered early stage cancer. When I was staring this journey I seem to remember reading booklet by the American Cancer Society and I think they put IIB/IIIA together as early stage. Am I way off base here?

Thanks, Cyndi

tangandchris

I think this has been talked about before and there aren't clear answers....what else is new right?

I was under the impression that it was still considered early stage, but then I've read other stuff that says it is considered advanced breast cancer. **shrug**

muska

It is still considered early stage disease. Locally advanced early stage disease.

wintersocks

Early stage disease my understanding too. I think it is only considered metastatic if there is spread to distant parts of the body.

Mommato3

Here is NCI's definition.

http://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/ca...

ck55

Thanks everyone for your responses.

Mommato3 I think that is where I got the idea it was early stage. Thanks for sharing the link. I will go with that answer!

Cyndi