Stage 3A Breast Cancer means that,

1. The tumor is up to 5 centimeters with affected lymph nodes under the arm (axilla), that are fixed to one another or to the deeper tissues, or the lymph nodes near the breast bone are affected, but not the ones under the arm

or

2. The tumor is larger than 5 centimeters with affected lymph nodes under the arm (axilla), fixed or not, or near the breast bone, but not both at the same time.

What Tests Will I Need and Why?

Blood and Imaging tests are done to understand your general health, confirm your diagnosis and determine your cancer stage.

Tissue analysis is also typically done to identify your cancer sub-type, which is critical to finding the best treatment option for you. The most common Breast Cancer sub-types are Hormone Receptor Positive, HER2 Positive and Triple Negative (TNBC).

You may also require special Saliva or Blood Analysis to look for specific mutations (actual changes in your body’s DNA), called BRCA1 and BRCA2.

Read this summary as often as needed and then tap, “Compare My Treatment Options Now“. Our comparison page has been created to help you understand the latest FDA-approved treatment options including, where and how the treatment will be given, what side-effects you may have and most importantly, who can help you pay for your treatment.

When diagnosed with Breast Cancer Stage 3B,
The cancer has spread to the skin of the breast or your chest wall or the parts of your body that protect your lungs ( ribs, muscles, skin or connective tissues).  For some people, the cancer has caused the skin to break, something referred to as an ulcer.  For others, the cancer causes swelling in the breast, making it look like “orange skin”.

Additionally, there may be affected lymph nodes under your arm, fixed or not, or near the breast bone, but not both at the same time.

What Tests Will I Need and Why?

Blood and Imaging tests are done to understand your general health, confirm your diagnosis and determine your cancer stage.

Tissue analysis is also typically done to identify your cancer sub-type, which is critical to finding the best treatment option for you. The most common Breast Cancer sub-types are Hormone Receptor Positive, HER2 Positive and Triple Negative (TNBC).

You may also require special Saliva or Blood Analysis to look for specific mutations (actual changes in your body’s DNA), called BRCA1 and BRCA2.

Read this summary as often as needed and then tap, “Compare My Treatment Options Now“. Our comparison page has been created to help you understand the latest FDA-approved treatment options including, where and how the treatment will be given, what side-effects you may have and most importantly, who can help you pay for your treatment.

Stage 3C Breast Cancer means that the tumor in your breast is any size and:

1. The lymph nodes above your collar bone are affected,.

or

2. The lymph nodes below your collar bone are affected,

or

3. Both the lymph nodes under your arm (Axilla) and the ones near your collar bone are affected

What Tests Will I Need and Why?

Blood and Imaging tests are done to understand your general health, confirm your diagnosis and determine your cancer stage.

Tissue analysis is also typically done to identify your cancer sub-type, which is critical to finding the best treatment option for you. The most common Breast Cancer sub-types are Hormone Receptor Positive, HER2 Positive and Triple Negative (TNBC).

You may also require special Saliva or Blood Analysis to look for specific mutations (actual changes in your body’s DNA), called BRCA1 and BRCA2.

Read this summary as often as needed and then tap, “Compare My Treatment Options Now“. Our comparison page has been created to help you understand the latest FDA-approved treatment options including, where and how the treatment will be given, what side-effects you may have and most importantly, who can help you pay for your treatment.