Women Diagnosed With Early Stage Of Breast Cancer Tends To Survive Longer Than Those Who Does Not Develop The Condition

Contrary to what most people believe, women who have been treated for early signs of breast cancer tend to live longer compared to those who are considered "healthy." The study shows that about ten percent of the past patients are more likely to survive longer unlike those who have not developed any tumors. Experts believe that they have been through rough times especially during diagnosis and these lead them to give themselves the extra care it deserves.

According to Daily Mail, the majority of the women who are diagnosed with the precursor of breast cancer, the ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) always fear the worst. This is usually seen on the ducts of the breast and is usually found during routine breast cancer screening. Although this is the early part of the illness, most women doesn;t wait for it to progress.

Opting for a mastectomy or other types of the appropriate surgery is necessary because it stops the condition from developing it into a deadly disease. Meanwhile, The Sun reported that experts from Netherlands Cancer Institute are evaluating the death rates of women who have received the treatments after the diagnosis. Medical records of about 10,000 from 1989 to 2004 were assessed.

The study claims that those who have been treated with the right medication seemed to have the lesser risk in comparison to the general community Also, they only about 2.5 percent risk of death from the disease after 10 years. The higher chance of survival after the success of the operation may be linked with having a better health and socioeconomic status.

Probably, the former breast cancer patients are more likely to have a healthier lifestyle and have enough participation with regular screening. "Remarkably, the increased risk of dying from breast cancer is completely offset by a lower risk of dying from other causes compared to women in the general population," Professor Philip Poortmans said.