What Happens When Breast Cancer Has Reached Stage 4?
Metastatic breast cancer (stage 4) is breast cancer that has spread past the breast to other parts of the body like the bones, liver, lungs, and brain.
What causes breast cancer stage 4? This condition occurs when cancer cells can break away from the tumor and travel its way out of the breasts through the bloodstream. Women who were diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer are more at risk of developing metastatic breast cancer.
Even though cancer cells spread to other organs in the body, it is considered as breast cancer and will be treated as breast cancer. Although metastatic breast cancer is not curable, there are different treatments available that can help relieve the condition.
Key Takeaways
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, and rarely, in men. It is important to know what are the causes of breast cancer, and how to detect it. If you notice lumps on your breasts, it is important to undergo screening immediately. Always remember not to self-diagnose, and consult your doctor right away.
Make sure to do all the necessary treatments and take all medications, as well as change some ways in your lifestyle to prevent your condition from getting worse.
Learn more about Breast Cancer here.
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