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Pathologists study diseases, determining how they are caused and developed with the choice to specialize in one area or another. Pathologists provide general reports to a patient’s physician where abnormal results can be discussed in private. Your physician will be able to help you understand what the results mean and the options for treatment. Follow this guideline to help you better understand the common sections all pathology reports entail.
▪ Step 1: Review the first section of the pathology report. This section provides the patients detailed contact information
▪ Step 2: Review the second section of the report. All received specimens, where the specimen was taken from and specimen diagnoses and any additional notes will be listed. Most often the diagnosis is listed in bold print beside each specimen. The diagnoses will also specify whether the site is benign or diseased and if diseased what type, patterns and stage advancement.
▪ Step 3: Review the third section of the report. This section will list a detailed description of specimen findings, more specifically any abnormal results will be described in great detail here and how the Pathologist came to these findings.
▪ Step 4: Ask your physician detailed questions. This is your opportunity to find out what abnormal results mean to your long term health. Often patients become overwhelmed with the news of abnormalities and forget to ask questions. Write these down and ask the remaining questions when you speak with your physician next.
▪ Step 5: Decide on a course for medical treatment. During the pathology report discussion your physician will inform you of your treatment choices. Ask further questions regarding the different treatment options to help you determine which the best course of action is. You do not have to decide immediately; go home and discuss the results and treatment options with your family. Once you have made a decision have another meeting with your physician to get started on treatment.
With a report full of medical jargon, reviewing a pathology report doesn’t have to be overly confusing. Discuss the results with your physician and decide together with your family on a course of medical treatment; allow yourself to maintain control of your health.
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