The Role of the Pathologist in an Emerging Era of Tumor Testing
A new era of tumor testing may be on the horizon. In an approach known as functional precision medicine, an individual patient’s tumor cells are tested with different cancer drugs to identify the best potential, personalized treatment options. Here, our Curious Dr. George asks Anthony M. Magliocco, MD, FRCPC, FCAP, about how the role of pathologists—doctors who analyze patients’ tissue samples—might evolve as the field advances.
September 9, 2026
