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women with cancer in more than one part of the breast; women who have had previous breast surgery, including plastic surgery; women with breast cancer in advanced stages; and women who have had radiation therapy.
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What kind of biopsy is performed at the beginning of breast cancer treatment?
Sentinel-node biopsy
What node biopsy is performed a the beginning of the treatment of breast cancer?
sentinel
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.
In what percentage of cases is the biopsy positive for cancer?
In about 70% of cases, the biopsy is positive for cancer.
How is pap smear used in the diagnosis of carcinoma?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It does not diagnose cancer. It points out which patients need further testing, typically colposcopy and biopsy, to check for cancer.
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.
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.
What is sentinel lymph node mapping and biopsy?
A new technique called sentinel lymph node mapping and biopsy often eliminates the need for removing some or all lymph nodes by testing the first lymph node for cancer.
What is the diet after a breast biopsy?
There is no special diet recommended after a breast biopsy. Patients who want to reduce their risk of breast cancer should eat a low-fat diet, maintain a healthy weight, and drink alcohol in moderation if at all.
What application does laparoscopy have in cancer treatment?
Laparoscopy was first used with cancer patients in 1973. In these first cases, the procedure was used to observe and biopsy the liver. Laparoscopy plays a role in the diagnosis, staging, and treatment
What kind of cancer is diagnosed with a cone biopsy?
A cone biopsy is performed to diagnose cancer of the cervix or to detect precancerous changes.
What occurrence led to the development of the technique of sentinel lymph node biopsy?
the discovery that the human lymphatic system can be mapped with radioactive dyes, and that the lymph node(s) closest to a tumor serve to filter and trap cancer cells.
