Understanding Your Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Compassionate Clarity for Your Results
Lung cancer can develop in different areas of the lungs and may progress at varying rates. Your pathology report offers detailed insights into the tumor’s type, stage, and characteristics, helping you and your care team make informed decisions about the most effective treatment options.
At HONEST Pathology, we review your lung cancer findings with clarity and care, providing insights that help you make confident, informed decisions about your treatment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A history of smoking or exposure to certain environmental factors can influence the type and aggressiveness of lung cancer. Understanding these details helps your care team interpret your pathology results and plan treatment.
Imaging tests like CT scans or PET scans show the location and extent of the tumor. Combined with pathology findings, they give a complete picture of the disease to guide accurate treatment decisions.
Pathologists examine cell appearance, growth patterns, and division rates under the microscope. These details help determine how quickly the cancer may progress and inform treatment strategies.
Yes. Certain lung cancer subtypes may qualify for specific clinical trials offering advanced therapies. Knowing your subtype can open opportunities for personalized treatment options.
Pathology reports describe the tumor’s size, exact location, and involvement with surrounding tissues. This information is critical for planning surgery, radiation, or other targeted treatments.
Molecular tests identify specific genetic changes in the tumor. These results help doctors select targeted therapies designed to attack cancer cells more effectively while minimizing side effects.
If cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes, it affects staging and treatment decisions. Understanding lymph node involvement helps your care team choose the right combination of surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation.
PD-L1 testing shows how the tumor may respond to immunotherapy. Higher expression can make patients eligible for treatments that help the immune system better target cancer cells.
