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Understanding Breast Cancer Staging and Grading: A Pathology Perspective
By: Heba Khan, BS and Renee Frank, MD Being told you have breast cancer can feel overwhelming. Doctors often mention the “stage” and “grade” of the cancer, but these words may be unfamiliar. Understanding what these terms mean can help you feel more informed and involved in your care. What Do Grade and Stage Mean? Grade describes how the cancer cells look under a microscope, as seen by a pathologist. Grade shows how different the cancer cells are from normal breast cells and


How Can Health Care Providers Support Children’s Literacy Development
By Sandie Lamanna, Chair of the Lackawanna County Literacy Advisory Committee Learn more about local programs In November of 2022, the...
Sandie Lamanna
May 14


Medical Laboratory Professionals Week: The Path to a Career in a Clinical Laboratory and theForgotten Forefront of Saving Lives
By: Madison Brooks, MLS (ASCP) CM and Renee Frank, MD FASCP, Geisinger Happy Lab Week! Lab Week is celebrated annually to show...


Are You Located in a Pharmacy Desert?
Mail-order, scheduled refills and on-site options can help when you’re far from a pharmacy. By: Jerry Greskovic, RPh, Associate Vice...
Jerry Greskovic, RPh
Jan 9, 2024
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