Stage I
Page last modified on: June 26, 2008
| Treatment Options | STAGE I Tumor less than or equal to 2 cm; no lymph nodes involved |
|---|---|
| Treatment to the Breast | Modified radical mastectomy; radiation after mastectomy only occasionally needed OR Lumpectomy plus radiation OR Very occasionally, lumpectomy alone, with or without internal radiation -- only for a limited subset of women |
| Treatment to the Lymph Nodes | Axillary lymph nodes removed by traditional approach OR Sentinal approach (for people without enlarged nodes) |
| Chemotherapy | May be given to reduce the risk of recurrence |
| Hormonal Therapy | Used for people with hormone-receptor-positive cancer |
| Targeted Therapy | No current role |
| Treatment to Other Parts of the Body | Does not apply |