Hello Shaunac 195,

                                l would say this is good practice since on a four grade classification,stage 3 progression would be to stage 4,whereas stage 1 has a few steps to go ,It does not mean it has however. l was diagnosed stage 3, had pre surgery chemo and radiotherapy,but spread had taken place during this period and was picked up on pre op scans .In laymans terms ,cancer cells are not visible in transit,only upon arrival and setting up residence in a tumour

                                                                                              Thankfully diligent surveillence saved my life when it spread to the liver,and 7 yrs later l am able to respond to your post. l hope your Mum gets to do the same,it sounds like she is under a good medical team who are doing all the right things,

                                                                                             Take care, David