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How may a breast biopsy be reckoned authoritative?
If less invasive tests are not conclusive, the presence of cancer or a variety of benign breast conditions can be determined by using a biopsy
In what percentage of cases is the biopsy positive for cancer?
In about 70% of cases, the biopsy is positive for cancer.
Do biopsies cause prostate cancer to spread?
There is no evidence showing that the biopsy will spread prostate cancer if cancer is present. And even if it was the case that a biopsy may spread the cancer, the benefits of detecting the cancer far outwieghs the possibility of the cancer being spread around. I mean, finding out that there is cancer means that treatment can commence. By not finding out that you have cancer, it will still eventually spread all on its own anyway.
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.
Is there a test that can diagnose cancer in any part of your body?
the only test that can confirm diagnose of cancer/tumor is biopsy of the tumor cell/cancer cells. ___________ Prior to invasive surgery such as biopsy, a responsible doctor will prescribe blood tests which isolate tumour indicators; Ca125 is one of these markers, but there are others which should be carried out before any surgery is performed. Your GP can arrange this. These tests will generally indicate the presence of cancer in any part of your body and your GP's recommendation will alert a specialist to areas where a biopsy might be appropriate. ___________
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.
How does a biopsy diagnose colon cancer?
The diagnosis of colon cancer is actually made by the performance of a biopsy of any abnormal lesion in the colon. When a tumor growth is identified, it could be either a benign polyp (or lesion) or a cancer; the biopsy resolves the issue.
What surgery do they do to treat breast cancer?
needle biopsy, regular biopsy, mastectomy, lumpectomy,
What kind of biopsy is performed at the beginning of breast cancer treatment?
Sentinel-node biopsy
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.
Can biopsy of uteres cause cancer?
No, there has never been any cancer contracted due to a biopsy, and there is no medical research that dictates there ever could be.
If there is no cancerous cells in excision biopsy is that mean no further cancer?
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.
