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If there is no cancerous cells in excision biopsy is that mean no further cancer?
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∙ 14y ago
No, it just means, that at the time of the biopsy, there were no active cancer cells. It is not a guarantee that the cancer cannot return at a future date.
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∙ 14y ago
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In what way does a cone biopsy help treat cancer?
a cone biopsy is done to diagnose cervical cancer or to remove cancerous or precancerous tissue.
What is a cone biopsy also known as?
Also called cervical conization, a cone biopsy is done to diagnose cervical cancer or to remove cancerous or precancerous tissue.
What are normal results for a cone biopsy?
Numerous studies have indicated that cone biopsy is successful in excising all cancerous tissue in 90% of patients with cervical cancer.
Why are cone biopsies performed?
a cone biopsy is done to diagnose cervical cancer or to remove cancerous or precancerous tissue.
How successful are cone biopsies?
Numerous studies have indicated that cone biopsy is successful in excising all cancerous tissue in 90% of patients with cervical cancer.
How do you tell malignant from benign cancer?
There is no way for an individual to tell the difference between a benign and malignant cancer. A biopsy will have to be taken by a doctor and then sent off to the lab to determine what it is and if it is cancerous.
How are renal cyst s determined to be benign or cancer?
Usually by taking a tissue biopsy. The sample is examined under a microscope to determine whether it's benign or cancerous.
Is lymphadenopathy always cancer?
No, a painless lymph node does not always mean it is cancerous. Only a biopsy can determine if a lymph node is cancerous.
What happens if a cone biopsy finds more abnormal cells?
If abnormal cells are found around the edge of the biopsy, then further surgery will be required to excise any remaining cancer.
In what percentage of cases is the biopsy positive for cancer?
In about 70% of cases, the biopsy is positive for cancer.
How are people diagnosed with skin cancer?
Usually a skin cancer is first noticed by the patient as a spot on the skin that was not there previously, after speaking to their doctor they will run some tests on a small biopsy to see if its cancerous and if it is usually burn or freeze it off.
What is the use of a biopsy for the breast?
The use of a biopsy for the breast is to check for cancer. Women are at a very high risk for breast cancer and a biopsy is a way to prevent the cancer in an early stage.
