Receiving the news that you have a precancerous lesion can cause considerable confusion and stress. Naturally, questions will arise as to the risks of getting a “cancerous” lesion, whether treatment is necessary and, if necessary, what treatment options are...

A pathologist is an important part of every cancer care team. But chances are you don’t know much about these doctors or the crucial reports they write. Here are seven commonly asked questions about pathologists and their work.Q: What is a pathologist?A: A ...

Finding out that you have a lung nodule can be scary. Many people think ‘cancer’ right away even though nodules can be caused by a variety of things that aren’t cancer.Alan Haber, MD, FCCP, Chief of the Section of Pulmonary, and Christopher Manley, MD, Dire...

Your medical team at Fox Chase Cancer Center will have a diverse group of specialists to see to all aspects of your cancer care. It can include oncologists, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, and nursing staff. You may also have a pulmonologist. Here’s w...

Your cancer care team is made up of many medical experts. But there’s one more important player to remember: You.Taking an active role in your cancer diagnosis and treatment allows you to feel more in control when things are uncertain. More importantly, it ...

Updated December 18, 2020If you’re diagnosed with cancer, one of the most important things you’ll learn is your cancer’s stage. It’s a way of describing how much cancer is in your body and where the cancer is located.“That knowledge is crucial since doctors...