Post surgery pathology report

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Kkmay
Kkmay Member Posts: 156
edited September 2019 in Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results

Hi,

My mother just got her pathology report after surgery, could you please help me understand the below points:

1- lymphovascular invasion: identified, including dermal lymphatic invasion

2-Tumor cells are positive for pan-CK while negative for S100 and CD34

I have no idea what theses two statements means. Could you please help me interpret them


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  • santabarbarian
    santabarbarian Member Posts: 3,085
    edited September 2019

    Kkmay, The first part means that there were some cancer cells that made it into her lymphatic system. Dermal lymph iinvasion is thought to be a marker for aggressiveness.

    The testing of the tumor cells likely determines therapeutic options from here if any would be needed. Some times there are actionable mutations in the tumor cells. I am not sure of these components specifically but thats probably what they mean, it indicates a treatment pathway if you are positive for something..

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  • gretchy
    gretchy Member Posts: 106
    edited September 2019

    hi, I have the same problem reading my pathology reports

    Sometimes I'll Google a word I don't know here and there but for a complete picture I sit down with my oncologist and breast surgeon and ask if they can explain in layman's terms. Sorry your mom and you are going through this health challenge. G-d speed.

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