Diagnosis & Staging
Tests, biopsies, staging, and what your results mean.
Diagnosis & Staging
Cancer Staging: What the Stage Means
A plain-language explanation of cancer staging, including the widely used TNM system and stage numbers, based on National Cancer Institute resources.
6 min read · Beginner
Diagnosis & Staging
How Cancer Is Diagnosed
A plain-language guide to the tests and procedures used to diagnose cancer, including lab tests, imaging scans, and biopsies, based on National Cancer Institute resources.
8 min read · Beginner
Diagnosis & Staging
Tumor Markers
A plain-language explanation of what tumor markers are, how they are used in cancer care, and why a single result is read alongside other tests—based on National Cancer Institute resources.
6 min read · Beginner
Diagnosis & Staging
Understanding Your Pathology Report
A plain-language guide to what a surgical pathology report is, what information it contains, and how tissue is examined, based on National Cancer Institute resources.
7 min read · Intermediate