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April 2, 2026
The Oncogenome of the Domestic Cat
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- Nick Lanyi
Coming up, big changes to head and neck cancer reporting as part of the CAP's quarterly protocol updates. Plus, what do humans and cats have in common? Hint, it's not a mutual love of tuna. We check the pathology slides next. This is PATH News Network, Daily Edition from the College of American Pathologists. I'm Nick Lanyi. It's Thursday, April 2nd. The CAP has released its first quarter update to its cancer protocols, including revisions to 11 protocols. The release includes a major restructuring of head and neck cancer reporting, streamlining how these cases are documented and classified. The updates reflect a shift toward more precise HPV-driven, site-specific protocols to better reflect current disease classification and clinical practice. Other highlights include updates to Merkel cell carcinoma reporting and improved terminology across protocols, among others. Visit the CAP's Protocols and Guidelines page for the latest information. Starting out at a new pathology practice can be an exciting, pivotal step in your career, but it can also be a little overwhelming. There are new skills to learn, lab responsibilities you may not have anticipated, and regulatory requirements to follow. The CAP's Job Prep Boot Camp gives you the advantage you need to start your new role. Dr. Yasmeen Butt, an anatomic pathologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, is one of nearly 20 experts in the field leading the boot camp.
- Dr. Yasmeen Butt
Over two weekends in May, this interactive program brings together 24 live CME-accredited sessions focused on the cases and skills you need to step into practice. You'll review core pathology sessions across subspecialties, including surgical pathology and call-related clinical pathology topics, learning from experienced CAP faculty, and earning meaningful CME credit while you do it.
- Nick Lanyi
Job Prep Boot Camp alum Dr. Martin Burks, practicing pathologist in South Carolina, says the experience was invaluable as he moved into practice.
- Dr. Martin Burks
The job prep shows you what I don't know, right? And because you never know what you don't know. and It helps really bridge that gap from your fellowship to truly to have practice, and especially in private practice setting where you're signing out anything generally in SurgePath as well as doing some CP work as well. So it was a great experience.
- Nick Lanyi
The fast-paced, interactive review of pathology cases and skills runs May 2nd through 3rd and May 16th through 17th. The reduced rate for the boot camp expires soon, so register today. You must be a CAP member to participate. Most cytology performed at an off-site location now requires a separate CLIA certificate, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services confirmed this week. Responding to the CAP's request for clarification on new CMS policies affecting remote cytology, CMS said rapid adequacy assessments, also known as rapid on-site evaluation, or ROSE, will require the separate CLIA certificate for the remote location. For surgical pathology cell blocks, remote review may be performed without a separate CLIA certificate if directed by the lab director. The new policies replace more flexible CMS policies allowing remote cytology work during the COVID pandemic. If you have a feline running around your house, you may not think that you and your four-legged friend have much in common. But, just like humans, a leading cause of death in cats is cancer. The genes in cat cancer, however, have not been well explored. Until now. Researchers led by a veterinary anatomic pathologist from Cornell University compared tissues and tumors from 500 pet cats to genes most involved in human cancer. They found key similarities between gene mutations that cause cancer in humans and cats, confirming that cats are a valuable model for comparative studies. The research sets the stage for further studies of whether the mutations can lead to the development of targeted therapies for cats and humans alike. That's all for today's Daily Edition. Be sure to check the show notes for more information on today's stories. Watch your inbox for more news like this in the CAP's advocacy newsletter every Tuesday and our weekly edition newsletter on Thursdays. We'll be back at 5 a.m. Eastern Friday for another episode of The Daily Edition. I'm Nick Lanyi. Have a great day.
Description
April 2, 2026
The Oncogenome of the Domestic Cat
Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Transcription
- Nick Lanyi
Coming up, big changes to head and neck cancer reporting as part of the CAP's quarterly protocol updates. Plus, what do humans and cats have in common? Hint, it's not a mutual love of tuna. We check the pathology slides next. This is PATH News Network, Daily Edition from the College of American Pathologists. I'm Nick Lanyi. It's Thursday, April 2nd. The CAP has released its first quarter update to its cancer protocols, including revisions to 11 protocols. The release includes a major restructuring of head and neck cancer reporting, streamlining how these cases are documented and classified. The updates reflect a shift toward more precise HPV-driven, site-specific protocols to better reflect current disease classification and clinical practice. Other highlights include updates to Merkel cell carcinoma reporting and improved terminology across protocols, among others. Visit the CAP's Protocols and Guidelines page for the latest information. Starting out at a new pathology practice can be an exciting, pivotal step in your career, but it can also be a little overwhelming. There are new skills to learn, lab responsibilities you may not have anticipated, and regulatory requirements to follow. The CAP's Job Prep Boot Camp gives you the advantage you need to start your new role. Dr. Yasmeen Butt, an anatomic pathologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, is one of nearly 20 experts in the field leading the boot camp.
- Dr. Yasmeen Butt
Over two weekends in May, this interactive program brings together 24 live CME-accredited sessions focused on the cases and skills you need to step into practice. You'll review core pathology sessions across subspecialties, including surgical pathology and call-related clinical pathology topics, learning from experienced CAP faculty, and earning meaningful CME credit while you do it.
- Nick Lanyi
Job Prep Boot Camp alum Dr. Martin Burks, practicing pathologist in South Carolina, says the experience was invaluable as he moved into practice.
- Dr. Martin Burks
The job prep shows you what I don't know, right? And because you never know what you don't know. and It helps really bridge that gap from your fellowship to truly to have practice, and especially in private practice setting where you're signing out anything generally in SurgePath as well as doing some CP work as well. So it was a great experience.
- Nick Lanyi
The fast-paced, interactive review of pathology cases and skills runs May 2nd through 3rd and May 16th through 17th. The reduced rate for the boot camp expires soon, so register today. You must be a CAP member to participate. Most cytology performed at an off-site location now requires a separate CLIA certificate, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services confirmed this week. Responding to the CAP's request for clarification on new CMS policies affecting remote cytology, CMS said rapid adequacy assessments, also known as rapid on-site evaluation, or ROSE, will require the separate CLIA certificate for the remote location. For surgical pathology cell blocks, remote review may be performed without a separate CLIA certificate if directed by the lab director. The new policies replace more flexible CMS policies allowing remote cytology work during the COVID pandemic. If you have a feline running around your house, you may not think that you and your four-legged friend have much in common. But, just like humans, a leading cause of death in cats is cancer. The genes in cat cancer, however, have not been well explored. Until now. Researchers led by a veterinary anatomic pathologist from Cornell University compared tissues and tumors from 500 pet cats to genes most involved in human cancer. They found key similarities between gene mutations that cause cancer in humans and cats, confirming that cats are a valuable model for comparative studies. The research sets the stage for further studies of whether the mutations can lead to the development of targeted therapies for cats and humans alike. That's all for today's Daily Edition. Be sure to check the show notes for more information on today's stories. Watch your inbox for more news like this in the CAP's advocacy newsletter every Tuesday and our weekly edition newsletter on Thursdays. We'll be back at 5 a.m. Eastern Friday for another episode of The Daily Edition. I'm Nick Lanyi. Have a great day.
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