A diagnosis of high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasm in a pathology report can feel confusing and alarming. The term itself sounds intimidating, and many patients wonder if it means they already have prostate cancer. High-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasm, often abbreviated as…
When a pathology report mentions “perineural invasion,” many patients feel alarmed or confused. The phrase sounds intimidating, and without context, it is easy to assume the worst. Perineural invasion is a term that describes how cancer cells interact with nerves,…
Receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, especially when faced with numbers and terminology in a pathology report. Two of the most important terms are the Gleason score and the Grade Group. Both describe how aggressive the cancer appears…
