Cancer Diary: Stage 1 Cancer
You always hear about Stage 4 cancer...the scary stuff. Sometimes Stage 3. Rarely the other stages of cancer . Stage 4 is when we learned about Carl 's Cancer of Unknown Primary ; we hoped...while there really was no hope. What about Stage 1, though? Our neighbor just learned of a Stage 1 diagnosis, and her first response is to run away, ignore it, and, alternatively, to panic and tremble. So, I asked AI how should she respond? Here is what I got in response: While it's definitely concerning, stage 1 cancer is considered early-stage and highly treatable . The prognosis is generally very good, and many people go on to live healthy lives after treatment. Treatment options for stage 1 cancer typically include: Surgery : This is often the first line of treatment to remove the tumor. Depending on the type of cancer, a lumpectomy (removal of the tumor) or a more extensive surgery might be recommended. Radiation Therapy : This may be used after surgery to eliminate any remaining ca...