Difference between stages and grades of BC

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Prasanna13
Prasanna13 Member Posts: 10
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer

Hello,

Could anybody make me clear about the difference between the different stages and grades of breat cancer please?

I have ER- PR- HER2+ grade 3 recurrence breast cancer. I am unaware of the stages and I have googled for it too. It made me confused more now.

It would be a great help if anybody explain me please.

Thanks

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  • edwards750
    edwards750 Member Posts: 3,761
    edited January 2013

    Prasanna13 - there are a number of websites that explain the difference stages and grades;whathealth.com I think is pretty good at explaining what they mean. I am Stage 2 because I had a micromet in the SN. Once the cancer leaves the breast tissue you are upgraded. Conversely my sister in law is Stage 0; the tumor was non-invasive; didnt invade the breast tissue. The grades are categorized by how the tumor resembles normal cells...my tumor is Grade 1. If I were you I would talk to my BS/ONC. My BS's assistant explained the stages and grades to me. There are 4 stages and I believe 3 grades but try not to stress yourself out about stages and grades because this forum has a lot of women on it who have healed and survived very well with higher grades and stages.

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  • Prasanna13
    Prasanna13 Member Posts: 10
    edited January 2013

    Thanks a lot edwards750, much appreciated.

    I have scheduled an appointment at breast clinic for this Thursday for the result of my pathology test after mastectomy.

    Hopefully I will gather more information that time as well as from websites.

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  • BirdyRobin
    BirdyRobin Member Posts: 105
    edited January 2013

    Prasanna13, I think there are 4 official stages. Although there might be a 0 stage as well. Stage one is the lowest and stage for is highest. A positive, strong, attitude goes miles. I am a stage IIIB and went through the first stage of diep recon. Now, tomorrow, I have another lump to be biopsied. God Bless, Robin

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited January 2013

    Prasanna, welcome to Breastcancer.org.

    The Your Diagnosis section of the main Breastcancer.org site goes through every line of the information in a pathology report, including:

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  • Momine
    Momine Member Posts: 7,859
    edited January 2013

    Hi Robin, we are very close in both DX and schedule, I see. Sorry to hear about the biopsy. Where is the bugger?

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  • Prasanna13
    Prasanna13 Member Posts: 10
    edited January 2013

    Hello,

    Thank you so much. I do appreciate it.

    I have found the answers of my question clearly. I am really greatful for your help and support. I'm so pleased that I have joined this website.

    Warm regards,

    Prasanna

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  • Prasanna13
    Prasanna13 Member Posts: 10
    edited January 2013

    Hi BirdyRobin,

    I am sorry to hear that you have been through stage I to stage IIIB and still so positive. I am very impressed and encouraged from your strength. God bless you.

    Good luck for tomorrow!

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