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?