Pathway to Pathology

Pathway to pathology involves understanding how diseases develop and affect the body. It starts with an initial problem or injury, such as infection, injury, or genetic mutation. These triggers cause changes in cells and tissues, like inflammation or abnormal growth. Over time, these changes can lead to disease, such as cancer or chronic illness. Pathologists study these processes under the microscope and through tests to determine diagnosis, understand disease progression, and guide treatment. Essentially, it’s the scientific journey of examining how health becomes affected at the cellular and tissue level to improve patient care.