Understanding Your Diagnosis
Navigating a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. We are here to help you make sense of the medical terms, staging, and next steps.
What is Cancer?
Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. Understanding the basics is the first step in taking control.
Staging
Understanding the Spread
Staging describes the extent of cancer in the body. It is usually based on the size of the tumor, whether lymph nodes contain cancer, and whether the cancer has spread from the original site.
Grading
Grading describes how the cancer cells look compared to normal cells. It gives an idea of how quickly the cancer may grow and spread.
You Are Not Alone
Receiving a diagnosis is just the start of your journey as a warrior. Our community is here to support you, listen to you, and fight alongside you.