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By: Heba Khan, BS and Renee Frank, MD Being told you have breast cancer can feel overwhelming. Doctors often mention the “stage” and “grade” of the cancer, but these words may be unfamiliar. Understanding what these terms mean can help you feel more informed and involved in your care. What Do Grade and Stage Mean? Grade describes how the cancer cells look under a microscope, as seen by a pathologist. Grade shows how different the cancer cells are from normal breast cells and