Stage IIA: The cancer is only in the lymph nodes under the arm OR in the breast and lymph nodes under the arm but no other sites OR the tumor is 2-5 cm across but is only found in the breast.
IIBL The cancer in the breast is 2-5 cm across and has spread to lymph nodes under the arm OR the cancer is larger than 5 cm but is isolated to the breast tissue.
Stage II Breast Cancer and Surgery
Stage II breast cancer includes a mastectomy in most cases, although a lumpectomy may be an option. In addition, the surgery usually includes the removal of lymph nodes. In most cases chemotherapy and/or radiation, endocrine therapy or targerted/metabolic therapies will be recommended after surgery.
