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Breast Cancer May Be Cured if Diagnosed and Treated Early

Cure rates are given in terms of 5- and 10-year survival rates; Stages I, II and III cancers weigh in at different percentages for years-of-life survival Is cancer cured? Or is cancer in remission? Distinguishing between cure and remission is important. A patient is considered in full remission when all symptoms of breast cancer are gone. After a patient has been free of symptoms for 5 or more years, some oncologists consider their patients cured. However, it is possible that some cancer cells may stay in the body for many years following treatment. American Cancer Society 2018 Statistics and Estimates The 5-year survival rate for most breast cancer cases diagnosed at the localized stage, i.e., not having spread to lymph nodes or other places outside of the breast, is estimated at 99 to 100%. This is Stage I. About 62% of all breast cancer cases are diagnosed at this stage. The 5-year survival rates for Stages II and III are estimated as follows: •       Stage ...

The Eye Center: Giving Clear Sight to the Residents of South Carolina

The Eye Center in South Carolina provides the highest level of eye care, with doctors that are trained and certified to give the best Ophthalmology services in Columbia. They specialize in eye surgeries with most surgeries being refractive. The Eye Center focuses on giving the best quality for their patients and offers various other services, such as eye exams and an in-house clinic, with their FDA approved and cutting-edge equipment. Services offered by the clinic ●    Eye health exams: The Eye Center tries to catch eye diseases before they happen as well as fixing them once they do. Their health exams can determine if glasses are needed, can evaluate peripheral vision and can inspect eyelids and the inside of the eye. Then the doctor will talk about exam results and discuss the type of glasses or contacts that will work best for each individual. ●    Fixing Dry Eyes: The Eye Center can help people determine if they have dry eyes and can help them fix t...