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May 11, 2026
Immune Cells Rewire Themselves to Keep Battling Tumors in Nutrient Poor Environments | Morningstar
Mock Tumor Board: Multidisciplinary Breast Pathology
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- Dr. John Groth
It's much easier for a patient to look at a screen than through a microscope.
- Nancy Johnson
Imagine reviewing a cancer diagnosis slide-by-slide with a patient over telehealth. That future may be closer than many think. This is Path News Network Daily Edition from the College of American Pathologists. I'm Nancy Johnson. It's Monday, May 11th. Digital pathology. could soon change the way cancer patients experience telehealth appointments. The CAP's Dr. John Groth directs informatics, innovation, and technology at Endeavor Health in the Chicago area.
- Dr. John Groth
It's something that the patients want, and it's something that allows them to get a better picture of what's going on. I think here, oftentimes, for most of us, I can think from a secret myself, you go to the doctor, you have an x-ray, you have a CAT scan. Someone's going over that with you. You're physically able to see it. In pathology, when they're giving a diagnosis, they're just giving a word. They're not actually able to visualize it.
- Nancy Johnson
The technology already allows hospitals to scan traditional glass slides into digital images that can be shared online. Instead of only reading their pathology report, patients can actually see high-resolution images of their tumor slides on screen, while a pathologist zooms in and explains what they're looking at.
- Dr. John Groth
The other thing is that with the digital image, you can actually see a lower power magnification, so it's easier to see the tissue. And digital, whether it's a whole slide image or a camera feed, the patient doesn't have to physically be in the room with you. Patients have mobility issues. They have a variety of concerns. They have work, how to get out of these things, so you can meet them where they are.
- Nancy Johnson
These telehealth consultations with pathologists are happening on a limited basis right now. Many hospitals are not yet fully digitized. and don't have the infrastructure to support patient-facing visuals. However, Dr. Groth says Endeavor Health, with nine hospitals in the Chicago area, is planning to go live with greater patient access to imaging later this year. Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia say they may have uncovered a new way to make cancer immunotherapy more effective. In a study published in the journal Immunity, scientists found that killer T-cells can adapt and keep fighting tumors even in a harsh, nutrient-starved environment. The team discovered the cells rely on a built-in stress response system that helps them recover and continue attacking cancer. Researchers say strengthening that natural resilience could eventually help immunotherapy work better for a wider range of cancer patients. A new report highlighted in the New York Times finds that half of Americans under 50 now get health and wellness advice from influencers and podcasters online. Yet fewer than one in five of those influencers are traditional medical professionals like physicians, according to the Pew Research Center. Many influencers instead describe themselves as coaches or entrepreneurs. Or they're simply people who share personal experiences to build trust with followers on social platforms. Some social media influencers are touting non-traditional diagnostic tests. I spoke with Dr. Earl Smitty Collum, chair of the CAP's Council on Accreditation. He says the council has formed a work group to ensure that before the CAP accredits a laboratory, It examines whether this type of non-traditional testing to patients is medically sound.
- Dr. Earle S. Collum
But most importantly, does it actually mislead or potentially cause harm to the patient? So this group will be looking at that and performing risk-based evaluations so that these are properly categorized and considered by the CAP as acceptable tests or not.
- Nancy Johnson
Experts say the trend shows how social media personalities are increasingly shaping Americans' health decisions, even as concerns grow about misinformation and advice that may not apply to everyone. And finally, a breast cancer pathology report may begin in the lab, but experts say treatment decisions depend on collaboration across multiple specialties. On May 20th, The College of American Pathologists will host a new multidisciplinary breast pathology mock tumor board that will discuss six challenging real-world cases. The board will bring pathologists together with surgeons, oncologists, and radiologists. The live-streamed webinar will focus on how different specialists approach difficult diagnoses and treatment decisions, especially in borderline cases where interpretations can significantly impact patient care. The session will also include live audience Q&A and continuing medical education credits for participants. And that does it for The Daily Edition. Be sure to check the show notes for more information on today's stories. Also, share this newscast with your social media network. We're back tomorrow at 5 a.m. Eastern for another episode of The Daily Edition. I'm Nancy Johnson. Have a great day.
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May 11, 2026
Immune Cells Rewire Themselves to Keep Battling Tumors in Nutrient Poor Environments | Morningstar
Mock Tumor Board: Multidisciplinary Breast Pathology
Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Transcription
- Dr. John Groth
It's much easier for a patient to look at a screen than through a microscope.
- Nancy Johnson
Imagine reviewing a cancer diagnosis slide-by-slide with a patient over telehealth. That future may be closer than many think. This is Path News Network Daily Edition from the College of American Pathologists. I'm Nancy Johnson. It's Monday, May 11th. Digital pathology. could soon change the way cancer patients experience telehealth appointments. The CAP's Dr. John Groth directs informatics, innovation, and technology at Endeavor Health in the Chicago area.
- Dr. John Groth
It's something that the patients want, and it's something that allows them to get a better picture of what's going on. I think here, oftentimes, for most of us, I can think from a secret myself, you go to the doctor, you have an x-ray, you have a CAT scan. Someone's going over that with you. You're physically able to see it. In pathology, when they're giving a diagnosis, they're just giving a word. They're not actually able to visualize it.
- Nancy Johnson
The technology already allows hospitals to scan traditional glass slides into digital images that can be shared online. Instead of only reading their pathology report, patients can actually see high-resolution images of their tumor slides on screen, while a pathologist zooms in and explains what they're looking at.
- Dr. John Groth
The other thing is that with the digital image, you can actually see a lower power magnification, so it's easier to see the tissue. And digital, whether it's a whole slide image or a camera feed, the patient doesn't have to physically be in the room with you. Patients have mobility issues. They have a variety of concerns. They have work, how to get out of these things, so you can meet them where they are.
- Nancy Johnson
These telehealth consultations with pathologists are happening on a limited basis right now. Many hospitals are not yet fully digitized. and don't have the infrastructure to support patient-facing visuals. However, Dr. Groth says Endeavor Health, with nine hospitals in the Chicago area, is planning to go live with greater patient access to imaging later this year. Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia say they may have uncovered a new way to make cancer immunotherapy more effective. In a study published in the journal Immunity, scientists found that killer T-cells can adapt and keep fighting tumors even in a harsh, nutrient-starved environment. The team discovered the cells rely on a built-in stress response system that helps them recover and continue attacking cancer. Researchers say strengthening that natural resilience could eventually help immunotherapy work better for a wider range of cancer patients. A new report highlighted in the New York Times finds that half of Americans under 50 now get health and wellness advice from influencers and podcasters online. Yet fewer than one in five of those influencers are traditional medical professionals like physicians, according to the Pew Research Center. Many influencers instead describe themselves as coaches or entrepreneurs. Or they're simply people who share personal experiences to build trust with followers on social platforms. Some social media influencers are touting non-traditional diagnostic tests. I spoke with Dr. Earl Smitty Collum, chair of the CAP's Council on Accreditation. He says the council has formed a work group to ensure that before the CAP accredits a laboratory, It examines whether this type of non-traditional testing to patients is medically sound.
- Dr. Earle S. Collum
But most importantly, does it actually mislead or potentially cause harm to the patient? So this group will be looking at that and performing risk-based evaluations so that these are properly categorized and considered by the CAP as acceptable tests or not.
- Nancy Johnson
Experts say the trend shows how social media personalities are increasingly shaping Americans' health decisions, even as concerns grow about misinformation and advice that may not apply to everyone. And finally, a breast cancer pathology report may begin in the lab, but experts say treatment decisions depend on collaboration across multiple specialties. On May 20th, The College of American Pathologists will host a new multidisciplinary breast pathology mock tumor board that will discuss six challenging real-world cases. The board will bring pathologists together with surgeons, oncologists, and radiologists. The live-streamed webinar will focus on how different specialists approach difficult diagnoses and treatment decisions, especially in borderline cases where interpretations can significantly impact patient care. The session will also include live audience Q&A and continuing medical education credits for participants. And that does it for The Daily Edition. Be sure to check the show notes for more information on today's stories. Also, share this newscast with your social media network. We're back tomorrow at 5 a.m. Eastern for another episode of The Daily Edition. I'm Nancy Johnson. Have a great day.
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