My pathology report is as follows: Infiltrating ductal carcinoma-Modified Bloom Richardson grade II
Total score 7/9. Nuclear grade 3, tubulue formation 3, mitotic index 1. Whart does this mean?
Hi M: For help, click on understanding your pathology report. This guide will explain all of those mysterious numbers and scores in great, understandable detail. Good luck - PJH
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Hi M, it's also worth checking out this resource from the College of American Pathologists:
Understanding a Cancer Diagnosis: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
Invasive and Infiltrating are the same in this case.
The report discusses what your pathologist is looking for and how he or she made a diagnosis of IDC.
PJ Hamel has also written a great FAQ on IDC, which is a good starting point. Let us know if these resources help and if you find other good ones.
Thanks and good luck.
Sarah
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