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On this episode of Oncology Unscripted, patient advocates Julie Johnson and Katie Coleman and radiation oncologist Dr. Matt Spraker host Dr. Michelle Hirsch, MD, PhD. She is a pathologist and Chief of the Genitourinary Pathology Division at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard University.

In this episode, we cover all things pathology!

We kick off by discussing the role of the pathologist in the cancer care team. How do these doctors train and what do they do each day?

Then we discuss the process of pathology. What happens to a patient's tissue once it is removed from their body? A lot!

We review different techniques pathologists use to make a diagnosis and terms that patients may find in their pathology report. We also share ideas for how patients can better understand their report.

We close with a discussion of pathology second opinions.

Here are some other things we discussed during the show:

• Microtome (Wikipedia)
• A stock image of a pathology block
• H&E and IHE staining (Wikipedia)
• PathologyOutlines.com
• College of American Pathologists website
• WHO Classification of Tumors (Blue Book) Online
• Oncology Unscripted Episode: Second Opinions

Oncology Unscripted is a Photon Media production. Intro and Outro music by Emmy-award winning artist Lucas Cantor Santiago.

Additional content from Matt Spraker can be found on his website, https://www.sprakermd.com/.

Additional content from Katie Coleman can be found at her website, https://www.katiekickscancer.com/.

This show and our opinions are meant for general informational purposes and are not medical advice. We encourage you to reach out to your doctors to discuss your individual case.