What Types of Stains are Used in Histology for Cancer?
Various staining techniques are employed to enhance the visibility of cellular components. The most common stain is Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E), which provides a general overview of tissue morphology. Special stains like immunohistochemistry (IHC) are used to detect specific proteins that can help identify the type of cancer. For example, HER2/neu staining is used in breast cancer to determine the presence of HER2 protein.
