Talk with each of the specialists who will be on your treatment team. Call your health insurance plan before treatment begins. Contact breast cancer organizations to find support groups near you. Talk with other women who have had breast cancer and have gone through treatment. Prepare yourself and loved ones for your treatment.
Breast cancer is a complex disease.
All cases are not the same. This important step is called staging. The following chart explains the stages. Knowing the exact stage of your disease will help your doctor plan your treatment. If the cancer has spread within your breast.