Breast cancer is not a living organism, but a group of abnormal cells that form a tumor in the breast tissue. The survival rate for breast cancer depends on various factors such as the stage of cancer, the age of the person, the type of breast cancer, and the individual’s overall health.
Breast cancer can be curable if detected and treated early. The 5-year survival rate for localized breast cancer (cancer that has not spread beyond the breast) is around 99%. However, if breast cancer has spread to other parts of the body, the survival rate decreases. The 5-year survival rate for regional breast cancer (cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes) is around 86%, and for distant breast cancer (cancer that has spread to distant organs such as the lungs, liver, or bones), the 5-year survival rate is around 28%.
It’s important to note that survival rates are only estimates and can vary depending on the individual’s specific situation. Breast cancer treatment has come a long way in recent years, and new therapies are continually being developed to improve survival rates and quality of life for people with breast cancer.
