Questions to ask about your pathology results

A starting list for reviewing biopsy or surgical pathology

Sources checked: September 2026

The short version

These are common starting questions for reviewing pathology results — save the ones relevant to you to your upcoming appointment.

Questions people often bring when reviewing pathology results with their care team.

Questions you may want to ask

  • What type of breast cancer does this report describe?

  • What are my ER, PR, and HER2 results?

  • What is the grade, and were the margins clear?

  • Were any lymph nodes involved?

  • Is any additional testing, like genomic testing, recommended based on this report?

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