Breast Cancer Staging
A breast cancer’s stage can be determined by the size of the tumor, whether it has spread to nearby lymph nodes, whether it has reached distant regions of the body, and what the cancer’s biomarkers are.
Staging can be carried out prior to or following surgery on a patient. The pathologic stage refers to staging performed after surgery, whereas the clinical stage refers to staging performed prior to surgery. The stage of the cancer is determined by diagnostic testing, therefore staging may not be complete until all of the tests have been completed. Knowing the stage aids the doctor in recommending the best course of action and can assist in determining the prognosis, or likelihood of recovery, for a patient. Various stage descriptions are available for different types of cancer.
In both staging systems, 7 key pieces of information are used:
The extent (size) of the tumor (T): How large is the cancer? Has it grown into nearby areas?
The spread to nearby lymph nodes (N): Has the cancer spread to nearby lymph nodes? If so, how many?
The spread (metastasis) to distant sites (M): Has the cancer spread to distant organs such as the lungs or liver?
Estrogen Receptor (ER) status: Does the cancer have the protein called an estrogen receptor?
Progesterone Receptor (PR) status: Does the cancer have the protein called a progesterone receptor?
HER2 status: Does the cancer make too much of a protein called HER2?
Grade of the cancer (G): How much do the cancer cells look like normal cells?
Dr. Sumit Shah
SURGICAL ONCOLOGIST
DNB(Gen. Surgery), DNB(Surgical Oncology),
Fellowship in Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery
Dr. Sumit Shah is a highly skilled and experienced Breast Cancer Specialist in Pune. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive breast cancer care to his patients and is known for his compassionate and personalized approach to treatment.
Dr. Shah is one of the best Breast Cancer Doctor in Pune, India, and holds an accredited degree in surgical oncology. He completed a super specialty course at the Cancer Centre Welfare Home and Res. Institute in Kolkata and was recognized as the Best Outgoing Cancer Surgeon from his Institute.
As a Breast Cancer Specialist in Pune, Dr. Shah has extensive knowledge and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. He uses a multidisciplinary approach to treatment, which involves working closely with a team of experts to provide the best possible care to his patients.