Whats the prognosis?
Prognosis is considered the forecast or the likely course of a disease.
The prognosis of metastatic breast cancer is different for each person who has breast cancer.
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Prognosis depends primarily on how fast the cancer spreads throughout the body.
Treatment is aimed at slowing down the rate at which the cancer spreads in the body.
Receiving proper treatment is one of the most important factors in the overall prognosis of metastatic breast cancer.
But the prognosis of each person is different, regardless of what the statistics indicate.
Be sure to discuss any questions or concerns you have with your healthcare provider about your specific prognosis.
A lot depends on your overall outlook on life.
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