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thoracotomy

A type of surgery. The surgeon opens the chest cavity through a cut on the back to examine, biopsy and/or remove the tumour….

pathology report

The written test results done on tissue removed during biopsy or surgery. It provides information about the cancerous tissue, including its size and location, hormonal status, how far it has spread, surgical margins and how fast it is growing….

pathologist

A specialist who studies diseases to understand their nature and cause, and who interprets the results of tests (such as a biopsy or blood count)….