Why is important to know grade level of tumor

why is it important to know grade level of tumor?


This discussion is related to Low-grade Papillary Serous Carcinoma.

[Ramsay14]

Knowing the grade of the tumor is important for prognosis and treatment decisions.

[Tybear]

Low grade tumors don't tend to respond well to chemotherapy so it's important to know this when discussing treatment options with an oncologist. A grade two or three cancer (a high grade) the cells divide much more quickly and therefore *tend* to have a better response to typical chemotherapy.
Becky

[milashka]

That's interesting...I guess in that regard, "aggressive" is good. They are shooting themselves in the foot, so to speak.