Why did my breast cancer stage keep changing from 1 to 3?

Cancer staging can change as doctors gather more information through additional tests, biopsies, and surgeries - this happens because they're getting a clearer picture of the cancer's extent with each step. These unexpected changes in treatment plans can feel overwhelming and scary, but the medical team is adjusting care based on the most current findings to give the best possible outcome. Many community members have faced similar unexpected turns in their cancer journey and found strength in connecting with others who understand these challenges.

Maybe 2nd opinion if not satisfied.

Hi Amina, That's a lot!! I feel we're in the same boat except I only had the left breast removed and and going to get a reduction on the right side a nice 36C. I'm hoping the chemo will do the job and rid your body of the cancer and you won't need the radiation. Although, that is your planned treatment it could also change. My treatment plan was chemo, surgery, and the chemo pill Xeloda to wipe out the remains, then radiation. Before the radiation I relapsed and open wounds started forming so radiation was out. I've relapsed 7 times now because of a mutation that was discovered through Molecular testing that's cause the chemo to not be effective. I'm currently searching for clinical trials to help and have come close a couple of times. For the last 5 months my wounds have grown and spread around my side heading to my back. It is painful at night when it's time to rest. I just pray that all of us can be healed🤞🏽🙏🏽🫶🏽🙌🏽

I'm Praying with and for you...I have chemo today and they had to stop 10 mins in as it cause me a great deal of pain and issue We're revisiting our options next week I pray that the lord works everything our for you

I was just diagnosed with cancer triple negative in the same breast. 15 years later after the first one. It was removed. Do I need more test? Will I be getting chemo for the first time. The report states it is 1.5 cm

You could reply with something warm and supportive like: > "Thanks for explaining that. I hope everything goes smoothly with your CT scan, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for good results. Please take care of yourself and let me know how it goes."

@Evelyn please get a second opinion and make sure to involve your family. This journey should not be travels alone..