Grade 3 breast cancer

Finishing treatment is often a time when we finally get to really process what we have been through and what our diagnosis really means. The Grade of cancer is just one aspect of the pathology that our doctors consider when deciding what treatment to recommend. Yes Grade 3 is more aggressive, this means that it grows more quickly than a grade 1 or 2. But there are many factors to consider when attempting to predict the likelihood of recurrence for any individual. If you want to know the statistics for people with a similar cancer diagnosis your doctor can provide this. However if you have completed all your treatment, knowing the statistics is not going to do anything to stop the cancer returning. I did ask my oncologist for the relevant statistics for my cancer diagnosis and I use this knowledge as incentive to live well. I try to minimize stress, eat well, don't drink alcohol, maintain a healthy weight and exercise regularly. These are things I know will help me stay healthy and minimize a recurrence. Just remember the majority of women diagnosed these days go on to live long healthy cancer free lives. Enjoying life actually helps your body to stay healthy! Take care. Deanne xxx