FAQ Breast Biopsy - Breast Cancer Treatments

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FAQ Breast Biopsy - Breast Cancer Treatments.  For Complete answer, let begin from the basic knowing about Biopsy - Breast cancer, bellow :

1. What is a breast biopsy ?

Breast biopsy is a procedure for taking samples of breast tissue suspected cancer. The tissue sample will then be taken to the pathology lab to be checked whether it is benign or cancerous. If the cancer is detected cancer, a biopsy can help to tell the type of breast cancer and indicate whether or not an invasive cancer. Breast cancer recovery phase.

2. Why do doctors recommend breast biopsy ?

Doctors may recommend a biopsy if :

1. Microcalcifications on mammography discovery, and when shaped cluster / cluster, can be a forerunner to breast cancer.
2. Breast lump size is quite large (more than 5 cm in diameter).
3. Have a family history of cancer.

3. Is biopsy (core needle) painful ?

Some people claim is a bit sick, some just less comfortable .. but most are tackled. Except for stereotactic biopsy, some patients complained of pain and requires local anesthesia.

4. What to watch / be prepared prior to breast biopsy performed ?

If you regularly take medications such as blood thinners Simarc, Ticlid, Fraxiparine, etc. then the doctor will ensure you to stop taking blood-thinning medication some time before the biopsy done.

5. What procedures are performed when a breast biopsy ?

• performed ultrasound on the lump for determining the location and depth of the point of biopsy
• patients will be local anesthetic (optional)
• sterilization in the biopsy area
• performed a biopsy needle insertion
• done taking tissue samples in the area suspected tumor
• sample results submitted to the pathology laboratory

6. How long implementation time of breast biopsy ?

Generally about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

7. What is the price range of needle biopsy ?

Approximately £1 million, and its pathology laboratory costs around £500K (price varies depending on the type of biopsy, tumor location, type of private hospitals / government, big city / small town, etc.).


8. What are the types of biopsies ?

Core needle biopsy (Core Needle Biopsy): NEEDLE used for this test BIGGER than fine needle biopsy. It is used to remove one or more core networks. Biopsy was performed under local anesthesia on patients.


9. Stereotactic biopsy

1. Performed as an outpatient procedure. Does not require stitches, and there is little scarring. This method is usually raised more tissue than core needle biopsy.
2. Surgical biopsy (open biopsy): Sometimes surgery is needed to remove all or part of a lump that can be seen under a microscope. The entire mass as well as some surrounding normal tissue can be taken out. This can be done while outpatient and using local anesthesia.