The pathology department with a histology laboratory at the Sumy Regional Clinical Oncology Center is an important part of accurate cancer diagnosis. The department’s main activity is the histological examination of surgical and biopsy material to determine the nature of neoplasms, which helps doctors make clinically sound decisions.
Intraoperative rapid diagnosis plays a special role: it makes it possible to check for “clear margins” during the surgical removal of tumors and to detect whether the lymph nodes are affected by metastases. This helps surgeons make decisions right during the operation, which is critical for preserving the patient’s health. In difficult diagnostic cases, the specialists determine whether a tumor is benign or malignant.
Immunohistochemical studies, which are also performed in the department, make it possible to clarify the molecular subtype of tumors, in particular breast cancer, as well as other cancers. This helps choose the most effective treatment strategy for each patient individually.
The department also provides consultations and reviews of glass slides for patients who come to the Oncology Center from other healthcare facilities. This makes it possible to repeat the analysis, rule out diagnostic errors and confirm previous conclusions.
The high accuracy and quality of the examinations are achieved thanks to the modern high-tech equipment used in the department. This equipment makes it possible to work with maximum precision, which is critical for making a diagnosis and choosing further treatment tactics.
Accurate diagnosis is the first and most important step toward successful cancer treatment. Timely detection of the disease makes it possible to prescribe effective treatment and increase the chances of recovery.