CHARACTERIZING BREAST CANCER STAGES ON THE BASIS OF CORRELATION

Aim of the study was to characterize the different stages of breast cancer and their role inearlydiagnosis and prognosis.Qualitative data in different stagesof breast cancer showed maximum cases of stage3 (T3) n= 85 among all stages. Out of 85 patients n=67 belong to T3N0M0, means carcinoma in situ with size of tumor greater than 5cm, no nodal involvement and metastasis. Cases n=2 belong to T3NIMO and T3N2M1, means carcinoma in situ with size of tumor greater than 5cm, fixed nodal involvement with or without metastasis. Maximum frequency of patients noted in stage 4 then stage 2frequency noted increased. Least were of stage 1.Metastasis to ipsilateral, non-matted and small in size lymph node was more frequent after that to contralateral, either bigger in size or matted lymph nodes.Correlation between different stages and metastasis showing a significant association notedamong stages and metastasis to nodes and other organs.CONCLUSIONS:The studyshows good prognosis and beneficial role of TNM staging inhormone receptor-positive breast canceras it shows delay metastasis to lymph nodes and other tissues.