My Mum has been diagnosed with breast cancer last week. I feel like I don’t really know anything and don’t understand all the jargon etc. She went for a CT scan today and I think we get the results tonight. The consultant said it was a grade 3 cancer which I know means it’s more of an aggressive type and may have more cancer cells in the breast (I think) but does this mean it’s likely to have spread?
Does it also mean the chances of treatment being successful aren’t good?
She is going to have chemotherapy and then surgery we think.
I would be grateful for any information. I know it depsnds upon the person though. I just feel a bit lost.
I am so sorry to hear about your mum, You will get alot of support on this site for yourself & your mum.
I am 34yrs old mother of two I was dx with a Grade 2 invasive BC. But they have now moved it to a grade 3.
Like you I was worried that this meant it was worse! From what I have read and others have told me.
Grade 1 = most normal cells
Grade 3 = most changed cells.
I was also understood to believe that a Grade 3 had not been in the body as longer than a Grade 1 as they do divide quicker
At hearing this I paniced but then I thought it may mean that it has had less time to circulate around my body!
I am also having chemo (FEC x 6) before surgery to get rid of any roam cells in my system…
I am sure that others will join in and also help.
Take care and send your mum a cyber hug and wishig her the best