Michael Misialek, MDOct 13, 20153 minA Precision Medicine Approach to Breast CancerThe precision medicine revolution has fundamentally changed cancer care. With a deeper understanding of the mutations behind cancer, and...
Michael Misialek, MDOct 12, 20153 minThe Role of Pathology in Colon Cancer ScreeningColon cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women. In 2015 there will be an estimated 93,090 new cases of colon cancer...
Michael Misialek, MDOct 8, 20153 minThe Role of Pathology in Breast CancerThe discovery of a breast mass or an abnormality on mammogram is understandably a very distressing experience. Knowing what to expect can...
Michael Misialek, MDOct 5, 20153 minBreast Cancer Controversy: Pathologists Shedding LightOctober is breast cancer awareness month. This year an expected 231,840 cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women, along...
Michael Misialek, MDSep 30, 20152 minThe New Prostate Cancer Grading System: What You Need to KnowGleason score, introduced in 1966, is one of the most important prognostic factors in prostate cancer. Treatment decisions are largely...
Michael Misialek, MDSep 29, 20154 minHow is Prostate Cancer Diagnosed?All treatment begins with a pathologist's diagnosis. Prostate cancer is often discovered during screening as a result of an elevated...
Michael Misialek, MDSep 28, 20151 minThe Future of Prostate Cancer TreatmentSocial media has transformed the way information and news is shared. Ideas can be delivered instantly. It has affected every aspect of...
Michael Misialek, MDSep 25, 20152 minProstate Cancer Targets and BiomarkersConsider these facts on prostate cancer. More than 200,000 men will develop prostate cancer this year, making it the #1 cancer in men...
Michael Misialek, MDSep 24, 20152 minRNA Molecules in Urine and Tissues Show Promise as Biomarkers for Prostate CancerResearchers at the Sanford- Burnham Medical Research Institute have discovered a group of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) that are present...
Michael Misialek, MDSep 23, 20152 minA Precision Medicine Approach to Prostate CancerPathologists play a critical role in the selection and maintenance of prostate cancer patients on active surveillance (AS) protocols. In...
Michael Misialek, MDSep 22, 20152 minUnresolved Issues in Active Surveillance for Prostate CancerMore than 200,000 men will develop prostate cancer this year, making it the #1 cancer after skin cancer. Almost 30,000 men will die of...
Michael Misialek, MDSep 21, 20152 minScreening for Prostate Cancer: The PSA ControversyControversy surrounds prostate cancer screening. Is it effective? What are the guidelines? In the ongoing series of articles celebrating...
Michael Misialek, MDSep 18, 20152 min5 Genetic Subtypes of Prostate Cancer DiscoveredProstate cancer is the most common cancer in men after skin cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates there to be about 220,800 new...
Michael Misialek, MDSep 17, 20152 minImmunotherapy for Prostate CancerThe advent of precision medicine has ushered in a new way of battling cancer. With an understanding of the genetics of cancer, treatment...
Michael Misialek, MDSep 16, 20152 minTargeted Prostate Biopsy More Effective Than Standard Random BiopsyThe approach to sampling the prostate, for those with an elevated PSA or abnormal digital rectal exam may be changing. A new technique,...
Michael Misialek, MDSep 15, 20151 minSurprising Prostate and Breast Cancer SimilaritiesCelebrity health stories create teachable moments for everyone. There has been a lot of press surrounding breast cancer, while prostate...
Michael Misialek, MDSep 14, 20151 minWhat is Gleason Score?In 1966, Donald Gleason introduced a standardized system for scoring prostate cancer, based on glandular architecture at low to medium...
Michael Misialek, MDSep 11, 20152 minHow is Prostate Cancer Staged?Cancer stage is a measure of the extent of tumor involvement. Each type of cancer has a unique set of instructions for staging. However,...
Michael Misialek, MDSep 10, 20152 minUnderstanding Your Pathology Report In recognition of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, it is appropriate to understand the pathology report. All treatment begins...
Michael Misialek, MDSep 9, 20152 minWhat is Active Surveillance?More than 200,000 men will develop prostate cancer this year, making it the #1 cancer after skin cancer. Almost 30,000 men will die of...
