Does stage 1 breast cancer affect life expectancy?

Stage 1 breast cancer generally does not significantly affect life expectancy. Patients with early diagnosis and timely treatment have a better prognosis, and many people can achieve long-term disease-free survival or even complete cure. Stage 1 breast cancer is an earlier stage in the cancer staging system, and cancer cells have not yet spread widely. In most cases, the disease can be well controlled through standardized treatment.

Stage 1 breast cancer often presents as a mass confined to the breast tissue, with a small tumor diameter and usually not spreading to the lymph nodes or other organs. Breast-conserving surgery (such as tumor resection) or mastectomy is often chosen for treatment, combined with adjuvant radiotherapy, and if necessary, endocrine therapy (such as tamoxifen), targeted drug therapy (such as trastuzumab) or chemotherapy based on the hormone receptor status of the tumor. The key to early treatment is to customize the plan according to the individual patient's situation. For example, hormone receptor-positive patients often need to use endocrine drugs for a long time, while HER2-positive patients may need to receive targeted therapy to reduce the risk of recurrence.

Stage 1 breast cancer often presents as a mass confined to the breast tissue, with a small tumor diameter and usually not spreading to the lymph nodes or other organs. Breast-conserving surgery (such as tumor resection) or mastectomy is often chosen for treatment, combined with adjuvant radiotherapy, and if necessary, endocrine therapy (such as tamoxifen), targeted drug therapy (such as trastuzumab) or chemotherapy based on the hormone receptor status of the tumor. The key to early treatment is to customize the plan according to the individual patient's situation. For example, hormone receptor-positive patients often need to use endocrine drugs for a long time, while HER2-positive patients may need to receive targeted therapy to reduce the risk of recurrence.

In addition to standardized treatment, patients should pay attention to postoperative rehabilitation and daily management. Quitting smoking and drinking, maintaining a healthy weight and good eating habits can help improve treatment outcomes and prognosis. In your daily diet, you can consume more foods rich in antioxidants, such as blueberries, nuts, broccoli, etc. Moderate exercise, such as 150 minutes of low-intensity aerobic exercise per week, has a positive effect on improving immune function and mental health. At the same time, regular follow-up examinations, including breast imaging and blood index assessments, can help detect potential recurrence risks early and further improve survival rates. If there are obvious abnormalities or concerns about recurrence, you should seek medical evaluation as soon as possible to ensure long-term health.