{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to Read Your Results #3: Pathology Reports","description":" Dr. JYP concludes a three-part series focused on understanding the most common medical reports received by Cancering patients. This episode delves into pathology reports and how patients can use them to better understand their condition. Dr. JYP describes the key elements of pathology reports and defines terms such as "benign," "malignant," \u201ccarcinoma,\u201d and \u201csarcoma.\u201d She discusses how detailed reports from biopsies aid in staging cancer and the implications for treatment options. She reminds listeners that pathology reports should always be discussed with a doctor, and that reviewing a report ahead of time can help a patient decide what questions to ask.   Key Episode Takeaways - How to identify the location and type of tissue biopsied - Key vocabulary terms: benign, malignant, carcinoma, and sarcoma - Understanding the difference between grades of cancer cells - The critical role of lymph or vascular space invasion - Factors considered in TNM staging   Show Overview 02:20 Pathology reports can be distressing, but don\u2019t starting Googling just yet. 05:17 Metastatic cancer is cancer that has spread from somewhere else. 06:22 Grade refers to how the cells look under a microscope. 07:45 Comments section may provide insight into the cancer\u2019s origin. 10:28 The pathologist details cancer staging factors and criteria. 12:30 Regardless of stage, there\u2019s always a treatment option. 14:08 Use your report to craft questions for your physician.       ","author_name":"The Cancering Show","author_url":"http:\/\/cancering.libsyn.com\/website","html":"