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Pathology: Diagnostic Forum
Welcome to the Diagnostic Pathology Forum. We realize that pathology reports can be difficult to understand. This forum will give you a place to ask your personal questions and receive answers from a board-certified expert. The goal of this forum is helping patients understand what their diagnosis means, including types of cancer and staging. We believe that this knowledge will allow for a more informed decision concerning their health and well-being.
WHAT IS PATHOLOGY?: Pathology is the study of disease. Pathologists are doctors who make a diagnosis by examining tissues and body fluids. These findings are combined with other information, including the radiological and physical exam findings, to help determine the extent of disease and develop a treatment strategy.”
Questions
Doctor, my daughter was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, stage 3a. She had 5 positive nodes and a 2.5 cm tumor. Her tumor is est...
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I read several articles giving conflicting advice...
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Hello Dr. Irlam,
Could Hurthle Cells described as malign or bening by gene or molecular tests?
Thank you.
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