Q. What is the survival rate for breast cancer stage 2B?
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The survival rate for breast cancer stage 2B is about 83%. This means that about 83 out of every 100 people with stage 2B breast cancer will be alive 5 years after their diagnosis.
Stage 2B breast cancer is described as a tumor that has spread to the lymph nodes in the armpit but not to any other parts of the body. It is considered to be a more advanced stage of cancer than stage 2A, but less advanced than stage 3.
The 5-year survival rate for all stages of breast cancer is about 89%. This means that about 89 out of every 100 people with any type of breast cancer will be alive 5 years after their diagnosis.