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Waiting time for therapy
Hi..4 weeks since surgery, what is average wait to start chemotherapy/radiotherapy please?? Feel scared just sitting here, hope its not getting worse.. Live in a regional town, so even results took a ...
Hello @ddon
I just wanted to clarify your surgeons comment about slow growing breast cancers. - even high grade.
The grade of a breast cancer describes how active the cancer cells are. Breast cancers are graded 1, 2 or 3.
Grade 1 (low grade) breast cancers and are usually slow growing.
Grade 2 (intermediate grade) are growing faster than grade 1 cancer cells
Grade 3 (high grade) breast cancers are fast growing.
See attached information https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/breast-cancer/diagnosis/staging-prognosis/
@Joarden You may like to speak with your breast care nurse who can contact the medical oncologist to clarify your individual situation and reassure you regarding the wait time. If you are worried or have further questions dont hesitate to call our helpline on 1800 500 258 to speak with a cancer nurse.
I just wanted to clarify your surgeons comment about slow growing breast cancers. - even high grade.
The grade of a breast cancer describes how active the cancer cells are. Breast cancers are graded 1, 2 or 3.
Grade 1 (low grade) breast cancers and are usually slow growing.
Grade 2 (intermediate grade) are growing faster than grade 1 cancer cells
Grade 3 (high grade) breast cancers are fast growing.
See attached information https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/breast-cancer/diagnosis/staging-prognosis/
@Joarden You may like to speak with your breast care nurse who can contact the medical oncologist to clarify your individual situation and reassure you regarding the wait time. If you are worried or have further questions dont hesitate to call our helpline on 1800 500 258 to speak with a cancer nurse.