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To clarify for you, the grade 2 refers to the s phase, or how many cells are reproducing at any given time within a tumor. This would be middle of the road, 1 being the least aggressive and 3 being the most aggressive reproduction in cells.
The 1a or 1b would be the stage of your cancer, this refers to how advanced it was, with stage 0 being in situ or encapsulated. Stage 1 would refer to a tumor 1cm or smaller with no node involvement. Definitely a preferable stage. Stage 4 being the worst meaning metastatic disease.
@windyshores is awesome at helping to decipher the tests. I am so glad she is here for all of us.
I agree with her and others about having a conversation about your endocrine therapy with your doctor. There are quite a few options that could be considered.

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Thank you so much. I do plan for a second opinion; I will wear a heart monitor in about 2 weeks and the results could be significant to making a decision as to continuing the Anastrozle. Also planning on going to an independent lab for a second lipid profile. My insurance may refuse to pay for a second test and the independent is fairly reasonable in cost. I find it very difficult to be heard by some physicians and numbers don’t lie. I would like to continue on the drug if I can find a way to do so without getting heart disease. I have gotten some great comments about other options. Thanks again. Good luck on your journey.