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What would you conclude without reading further if a pathology report came back saying the cells have prominent anaplasia, pleomorphism, and multiple mitosis?

Asked by Aluse, Last updated: Mar 27, 2024

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E. Stanley

E. Stanley

E. Stanley
E. Stanley, Technical writer, Indianapolis

Answered Jul 17, 2018

Normal cells and cancer cells, all have certain characteristics that tell them apart. Pathologists learn to tell the minute differences so that they are able to tell the cancers apart from normal tissue, moreover, they are certain features that classify the tumors as benign or malignant as well. Malignant tumors are often rapidly dividing, highly unspecialized cells.

All of these features are stated in the statement which points strongly towards a malignant tumor. Such patients need to seek immediate care to evaluate, stage and manage their cancer, with thorough management, your cancer may be obliterated enough to considerably extend your life.

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E. Stanley

E. Stanley

E. Stanley
E. Stanley, Technical writer, Indianapolis

Answered Jun 27, 2018

By reading the first statement, it is already evident that the pathology report is stating the appearance of malignant cells in the system. Malignancy is a sign that the person has cancer. There are further tests that would be determined in order to know what type of cancer is being dealt with and how advanced the cancer is.

It is best that immediate treatment will be done before it is too late. Those who do not get proper treatment will make their condition worse. Those who do not want to undergo medical treatments may also try getting some alternative treatments instead. Natural treatments may be more comfortable but again, there is no guarantee that it would work.

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aluse24

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Aluse

Answered Feb 27, 2018

That you are dealing with a malignant specimen
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