After the biopsy, the tissue sample is processed, stained, and examined under a microscope. The pathologist then creates a detailed report that includes:
Diagnosis: Whether the tissue is benign, malignant, or suspicious. Type of Lesion: If malignant, the type of cancer (e.g., ductal carcinoma, lobular carcinoma). Grade: The aggressiveness of the cancer, based on cellular appearance and mitotic rate. Margins: Whether cancer cells are present at the edges of the tissue, indicating if all the abnormal tissue was removed. Other Features: Presence of hormonal receptors, HER2 status, etc., which are important for treatment planning.
