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In what percentage of cases is the biopsy positive for cancer?
In about 70% of cases, the biopsy is positive 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.
What does a BIRADS 4 result from a mammogram indicate?
BIRADS 4 means suspicious for cancer. A biopsy is usually recommended in this case.
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 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.
Is asm cancer Had a pap come back as H.G.I.L. my biopsy shows atypical squamous metaplasia Is this the start of cancer?
An result of high-grade abnormalities on a pap smear points out the need for further testing. The biopsy result is normally graded high grade or low grade as well. High-grade abnormalities, left untreated, can progress to cancer. You do not report the grade of your biopsy results. Contact your health care provider for more information on your results and recommended treatment.
Does a needle biopsy result in the cancer growing and spreading faster?
yes it helps on spread of tumour in some cases such as testicular tumour
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 kind of biopsy is performed at the beginning of breast cancer treatment?
Sentinel-node biopsy
What surgery do they do to treat breast cancer?
needle biopsy, regular biopsy, mastectomy, lumpectomy,
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.
