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Stage I
| Treatment Options | STAGE I tumor less than or equal to 2 cm; no lymph nodes involved |
|---|---|
| Treatment to the Breast | modified radical mastectomy; radiation after mastectomy only occasionally needed OR lumpectomy plus radiation OR very occasionally, lumpectomy alone, with or without internal radiation -- only for a limited subset of women |
| Treatment to the Lymph Nodes | axillary lymph node removal by traditional approach OR sentinal lymph node dissection (for people without enlarged nodes) |
| Chemotherapy | chemotherapy may be given to reduce the risk of recurrence |
| Hormonal Therapy | hormonal therapy used for people with hormone-receptor-positive cancer |
| Targeted Therapy | no current role |
| Treatment to Other Parts of the Body | does not apply |