Understanding Your Pathology Report
The pathology report is the final word on the biopsy. It usually takes 3 to 7 business days to finalize.
Benign: No cancer found. Common findings include fibroadenomas (non-cancerous lumps) or cysts.
High-Risk (Atypical): Cells are not cancerous but are abnormal and increase the risk of future cancer. Examples include Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH).
Malignant: Cancer cells are present. The report will specify the type (e.g., Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), the grade (how fast it grows), and receptor status (ER/PR/HER2), which dictates the treatment plan.
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