Confused by new lump diagnosis

Hi, this is my first post, and today is the 3 year anniversary of my first breast cancer surgery.
I’ve spent the last 3 years trying to move on and forget about cancer (as if we ever can!) and have forgotten most of the useful stuff I originally learnt about my condition.
At my recent clinic review the doctor discovered an enlarged lymph node, which following an ultrasound scan only (no biopsy) has been graded as N2.
Can anyone tell me what this means in this instance as I am confused by the post-biopsy grading term which would suggest it was cancerous, and yet I’ve been sent away and told not to worry…
Can anyone enlighten me please?

Hi bumblyboo

Welcome to the BCC discussion forums where I am sure you will get lots of good, honest support from the many informed users of this site.  To try to help answer you question  I have put for you below the link to BCC’s publication ‘understanding your path report’ which I hope you find helpful.  Also our helpline team are just a free phone call away and will be only too happy to help explain anything to you.  0808 800 6000

lines open Mon-Fri 9-5 and Sat 10-2

www2.breastcancercare.org.uk/publications/diagnosed-breast-cancer/understanding-your-pathology-report-bcc161

take care,

Jo, Moderator