Interpreting Test Results and Making the Treatment Decision Within the MDT

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Pathologists do not often directly interact with patients^1,2; however, a pathologist's interpretation and reporting of test results help provide oncologists the information they need to make an appropriate treatment recommendation.^1,3 Tune into the second module of the Precision Medicine Masterclass to learn more with Dr. Michael Overman, Oncologist and Professor at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, and Dr. Anil Parwani, Anatomical Pathologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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MDT = multidisciplinary team.
 
References:

1. Lilley CM, Delille M, Mirza KM, Parilla M. Toward a more just system of care in molecular pathology. Milbank Q. 2022;100(4):1192-1242. doi:10.1111/1468-0009.12587
2. Pathologist. Cleveland Clinic. Last reviewed January 17, 2023. Accessed March 6, 2025. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24616-pathologist
3. Pathology reports. National Cancer Institute. Reviewed August 8, 2022. Accessed July 9, 2024. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/diagnosis-staging/diagnosis/pathology-reports-fact-sheet