Understanding Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis
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Breast cancer can develop in different areas of the breast and varies in type, aggressiveness, and hormone receptor status. Your pathology report provides detailed information about the tumor, helping you and your care team make informed decisions about treatment.
HONEST Pathology specialists guide you through your breast cancer results, offering clear explanations and compassionate support so you can fully understand your diagnosis and treatment options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hormone receptor results show whether the tumor may respond to hormone therapies, helping your doctors tailor the most effective plan.
HER2-positive tumors grow faster and may respond to targeted therapies. Knowing this helps your care team select the right treatment.
Pathologists examine cell appearance and growth patterns. Higher-grade tumors may be more aggressive, guiding treatment intensity.
Yes. Tests for BRCA1, BRCA2, and other mutations inform treatment choices and preventive strategies for you and your family.
Cancer in nearby lymph nodes affects staging and guides surgery, radiation, and systemic therapy decisions.
The report includes tumor size, which helps determine stage and the most appropriate treatment approach.
These tests identify specific proteins, like hormone receptors or HER2, to guide targeted therapies and predict response.
Understanding your report helps you and your care team make informed decisions about surgery, medications, and follow-up care, ensuring the best outcomes.
