@sirene You likely already know that reports such as pathology reports are released before you’ve met with your doctor. I think this is a good thing however in some cases (such as my own after my hysterectomy for endometrial cancer) the report can cause a lot of anxiety. We see these reports now because of a change in U.S. federal law.

Individual Rights to Access Their Health Information:

— https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/guidance/access/index.html#:~:text=With%20limited%20exceptions%2C%20the%20HIPAA,care%20providers%20and%20health%20plans.

There can be confusing and technical information the average person (like me) does not understand. This is why we need to talk with our medical providers as soon as possible after the pathology report is released to us.

It’s good that you will meet with your doctor today. Will you please come back and let me know what your doctor says and if your treatment will change based on the pathology report?