Grade 1-2-3

Does grade 3 BC start as grade one then move to grade 2 then 3 or is it always grade 3 from the minute it starts?

Hello Kat1.
Here you can find a very good explanation about BC grades.

1 Like

Great link @mlen

@starburst based on the information mlen has shared it looks as though cancers can start as grade 3. I certainly didn’t have a lump or any other symptoms when I had my diagnosis. I had a mammogram which showed microcalcifications. The biopsy found a very small area of grade 3 cells.

I hope you feel calmer now you have had some time to process things.

Hi kat1

Thanks for posting

If you have had time to look at the information about cancer grade as indicated by @mlen you will see that grade is determined by how different the cancer cells are compared to normal cells. The grade of cancer may sometimes differ between the biopsy result and the result after surgery. However, this is because there is more tissue to look at following surgery rather than the grade progressing. Grade is one of the factors that is considered when your team discuss your individual treatment plan.

If you have questions about your results, including your cancer grade, we suggest that you discuss this with your treatment team.

We offer a range of free supportive services for anyone who has had a diagnosis of breast cancer which you may be interested in.

Do call our helpline if you would like to talk this through or have any further questions. The helpline team have time to listen, talk things through and signpost you to more support and information if necessary. Your call will be confidential, and the number is free from UK landlines and all mobile networks. The number is 0808 800 6000, (Relay UK -prefix 18001).

If you would prefer one of our nurses to call you. To do this, please complete this form ticking the box agreeing to a call back.

Our usual opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm and 9am -1pm on Saturday.

Out of hours you can leave a message and we will call you back when we next open.

Best wishes

Eve

Breast Care Nurse

Please read the Ask Our Nurses disclaimer Full details on how we collect and use your data can be found in our Privacy Policy

This thread will now be closed from further replies. If you have any additional questions or would like to provide feedback, please start a new thread.