Dear broken hero, A tumor less than 2.0 cm in size without evidence of spread to nearby lymph nodes or distant sites would be staged at Stage 1, which is an "early" stage of breast cancer. A treatment plan following surgery may include radiation therapy, chemotherapy and/or hormone therapy. The medical oncologist will be able to fully discuss with you the risks and benefits of the various treatment options.
Yep, that's early, with at least a 90% chance of being cured!