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A biopsy is a diagnostic procedure in which cells are removed from a suspicious area to check for the presence of breast cancer. There are three types of biopsy: fine...
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Can a benign tumor turn malignant?
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Coco Smith
Learning About Breast Cancer
Yes, a benign tumour can turn malignant.
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What is a grade 3 tumor?
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Coco Smith
Learning About Breast Cancer
This depends on whether your laboratory is reporting using the English/Australian system often called the Nottingham Index or Bloom and Richardson VERSUS the American system.
You did not say which country you were posting from.
The answer above is correct for US and US based tumour rating...
Comment 0This depends on whether your laboratory is reporting using the English/Australian system often called the Nottingham Index or Bloom and Richardson VERSUS the American system.
You did not say which country you were posting from.
The answer above is correct for US and US based tumour rating systems BUT in the Nottingham Index used in UK, Australia etc a Grade 3 means three individual scores of 1 [lowest risk] added together equals 3. Which under that system is the LOWEST score or the least aggressive form of cancer, not the more aggressive.
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sandy glisman
Survivor since 2011
I believe the grade is for agressiveness. 1. is mild, 2. moderate and 3. very agressive.
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I was recently reading my pathology report and it said Triple Negative Breast Cancer grade 9 (3+3+3) on the nottingham scale - my tumor was about 6cm but had not spread to any lymph nodes - what is grade 9?
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Janelle Strunk
Family Member or Loved One
Hi Blair,
I was curious about your question and did a bit of research. Here is the best answer I came up with. It was given by:
Kevin R. Fox, MD, Assistant Director, Clinical Affairs and Associate Professor of Hematology/Oncology at the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of...
3 comments 3Hi Blair,
I was curious about your question and did a bit of research. Here is the best answer I came up with. It was given by:
Kevin R. Fox, MD, Assistant Director, Clinical Affairs and Associate Professor of Hematology/Oncology at the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, responds:
The Nottingham histologic score is simply a scoring system to assess the "grade" of breast cancers.
It is a total score based on 3 different sub-scores. The 3 sub-scores are assigned based on 3 components of how the breast cancer cells look under a microscope. (The details of these 3 components are not critical for you to understand). Each of the 3 components is assigned a sub-score of 1, 2, or 3, with 1 being best and 3 being worst. Once the 3 sub-scores are added, a Nottingham score is obtained: the minimum score possible is 3 (1+1+1) and the maximum possible is 9 (3+3+3).
A histologic grade of III is assigned to any patient with a Nottingham score of 8 or 9. Grade I refers to Nottingham scores of 3, 4, and 5, while Grade II refers to Nottingham scores of 6 and 7.
In the end, the Nottingham score and histologic grades are not very useful in the big picture, as they do not alter final overall treatment recommendations. High-score cancers tend to relapse more often than low-score cancers. Ultimately, however, we don't use the score in making clinical decisions.
I hope that this helps clear up any confusion. I wish you the best.
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Sarah Adams
Survivor since 2010
Do you have a family history? If yes, I suggest genetic testing for the BRCA gene mutation.
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How can you tell a tumor from hard tissue from treatment?
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Daphne Beitman
Survivor since 2009
Get to know your breasts by doing monthly self exams and note/keep track of any abnormalities you believe you feel. A tumor will grow, normal dense tissue will not. When in doubt have your doctor schedule a mammogram, especially if you're under 40 years old with a family history of the disease....
Comment 2Get to know your breasts by doing monthly self exams and note/keep track of any abnormalities you believe you feel. A tumor will grow, normal dense tissue will not. When in doubt have your doctor schedule a mammogram, especially if you're under 40 years old with a family history of the disease. If you you have no family history have a yearly mammogram beginning at 40.
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Is a large mass the same as a tumor?
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Why is chemotherapy still needed if breast cancer has been caught early? I have grade 3 cancer & although the tumor (28mm) was removed & the lymph node showed clear, I have to have chemo
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Elise Merchant
Learning About Breast Cancer
Because it's to ensure that there aren't any straggling cells. :-) Good luck!
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Yolanda Pruneda
Learning About Breast Cancer
I'm at a stage 2b and just completed 6months of chemo. The Doctor told me that chemo is recommended since there is still a 40% chance the cancer has spread in areas he's not able to see yet. The chemo helps and I'd get it to be safe. My lymph nodes are now clear and the large tumor shrunk.
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I have invasive ductile carcinoma and a tumor about 4cm. The doctor can't remove it until Nov 2nd. I am afraid that it will grow or spread elsewhere...should I be concerend?
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Ali S
Survivor since 2011
I agree...but if you're really worried, get a second opinion.
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Karrie Cameron
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I also have that type. I have two tumors in my left breast. One is 2-3cm, the other is 6-7cm. I was diagnosed on September 19th and my surgery is November 3rd. This type of cancer is slower growing and they probably factored that in like they did for me. Try waiting 6 weeks!! It's been hard,...
Comment 0I also have that type. I have two tumors in my left breast. One is 2-3cm, the other is 6-7cm. I was diagnosed on September 19th and my surgery is November 3rd. This type of cancer is slower growing and they probably factored that in like they did for me. Try waiting 6 weeks!! It's been hard, but my family
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I had a biopsy in 2007 with two benign masses. Now I have large bulge in my veins with pain in the upper part of the breast. (almost like a strain but doesn't go away...last mammogram in 2010 was okay) Any suggestions?
Asked by Robin Layman
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Diana Foster
Survivor since 2012
Do you have a mammo every six months or every year? Anything noticably different in your breast might be worth letting your doctor know about. :)
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Ramona Young
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Go have it checked out with doc!
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