What is cancer pathology?

https://www.cancercenter.com/ When it comes to cancer, oncologists often say that the tissue is the issue. That’s because a patient’s treatment plan is dictated by the cancer’s stage, and the cancer’s stage is determined by a thorough examination of the tissue, or pathology. During a biopsy or surgery, a doctor removes cancerous tissue so that a pathologist can study the specimen under a microscope. Using what they learn from the biopsy, pathologists are able to stage the cancer, which helps oncologists align a treatment plan to a patient’s specific diagnosis. Watch the video to learn more about cancer pathology. To learn about how cancer forms, go to https://www.cancercenter.com/what-is-cancer/.