Cancer

Despite the increasing awareness and knowledge of breast and prostate cancer, there is still some confusion among both patients and practitioners as to the different stages of cancer that comes with diagnosis. As you can imagine, a diagnosis of cancer can be a shock to the patient and families, and there is much information to take in, including the various stages and what they mean for the patient. Stages of cancer are important to understand as the stage of cancer generally determines the treatment process. There are five stages of breast cancer and three stages of prostate cancer, each with their own definition and recommendations for treatment.