Five grades of breast tumors

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-01-30

Breast tumors are a common type of tumour that usually forms as a result of abnormal growth of breast tissue. In order to better understand and ** breast tumors, doctors usually grade them. Here are the five grades of breast tumors::

Grade 1: The breast tumor is benign and will not spread or metastasize. Tumours of this grade can usually be surgically removed** and do not require further radiation or chemotherapy.

Secondary: The breast tumor is malignant, but less malignant and slow-growing. Tumours of this grade can also usually be surgically removed**, but further radiation or chemotherapy may be needed to reduce the risk**.

*: Breast tumors are malignant, with a high degree of malignancy and rapid growth. Tumours of this grade may have spread to surrounding tissues or lymph nodes and require a wider range of products**, including surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Grade 4: The breast tumor is malignant and has spread to other organs or tissues. Tumors of this grade are no longer able to **, and the main purpose is to alleviate symptoms, prolong survival and improve quality of life.

Grade 5: The breast tumor is malignant and has spread widely to other parts of the body. Tumors of this grade are no longer able to **, and the main purpose is to alleviate symptoms, prolong survival and improve quality of life.

It is important to note that these grades are based on the biological behavior and degree of malignancy of the breast tumor. Different grading implies different approaches and prognosis, so the correct grading is very important for developing a protocol and prognosis.

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