Grading of the cancer cells

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If a biopsy of the cancer is taken, or cancer cells are found in aspirated fluid, the cells can assessed. By looking at certain features of the cells under the microscope the cancer can be 'graded'.

Grade 1 (low grade) - the cells look reasonably similar to normal ovarian cells. The cancer cells are said to be 'well differentiated'. The cancer cells tend to grow and multiply quite slowly and are not so 'aggressive'.
Grade 2 - is a middle grade.
Grade 3 - the cells look very abnormal and are said to be 'poorly differentiated'. The cancer cells tend to grow and multiply quite quickly and are more 'aggressive'.

Finding out the stage and grade of the cancer helps doctors to advise on the best treatment options. It also gives a reasonable indication of outlook (prognosis).

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Diane Lamb, about 1 year

my mother has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer she is 83 yrs old she had a scan last sep/oct nothing was seen on the scan at that ti me is this condition that virelant. I feel totally useless and dont know what to say to her. KInd Regards Diane

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Tracey Ambler, about 1 year

I am recovering from having a very large cyst removed from my overy they would only drain the cyst as they are having to check it's not Cancerous first then i will go back for the big operation to remove the cyst from my bowel as it's stuck together with Endometriosis.I am 42 years old i had an Hysterectomy becaue of Endometriosis 10 years ago i was to young for them to take my overies out i am aware this is a common problem with the Endometriosis reocurring on the overies about 10 years later.

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