Stage 2 indicates the cancer may have spread beyond the lung into nearby lymph nodes.
- coughing up blood or phlegm.
- wheezing and shortness of breath.
- weight loss and loss of appetite.
- chest pain that worsens when breathing deeply or laughing.
Can Cancer Stage 2 be cured?
Stage II breast cancers are curable with current multi-modality treatment consisting of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and hormonal therapy. Effective treatment of stage II breast cancer requires both local and systemic therapy.