If you’ve ever opened a cancer pathology report and felt overwhelmed by unfamiliar terms, you are not alone. Words like “biomarkers,” “mutations,” “expression,” and “amplification” can feel abstract, technical, and intimidating. Yet these terms increasingly guide some of the most…
Advances in molecular pathology have revolutionized cancer diagnosis and treatment. Genetic mutations within cancer cells can provide critical information about tumor behavior, prognosis, and the most effective therapies. Pathologists play a key role in testing for these mutations, integrating molecular…
Pathology reports are often associated with cancer diagnoses, but the majority of pathology specimens are non-cancerous. These include biopsies, tissue samples, and lab results related to inflammation, infection, autoimmune conditions, organ dysfunction, and benign tumors. While non-cancer findings may not…
