Breast lump biopsy
breast lump biopsy A biopsy is one of the several tests you may have to check for breast cancer if you have a breast lump. It involves taking a sample of cells or tissue from the area of your breast that needs to be checked. For many biopsies, you’ll get an injection to numb the […]
Breast needle biopsy
What Is a Breast Biopsy? A breast biopsy is a test that removes tissue or sometimes fluid from the suspicious area. The removed cells are examined under a microscope and further tested to check for the presence of breast cancer. A biopsy is the only diagnostic procedure that can definitely determine if the suspicious area […]
Breast excisional biopsy
Surgical Excision Biopsy Excisional biopsy, also known as an open surgical biopsy, is a surgical procedure to remove an area of abnormality in the breast. Unlike surgery for breast cancer, the procedure aims to remove only the area of abnormality without a rim of normal tissue. Excisional biopsy is indicated when there is an abnormal […]
Core needle biopsy
How painful is a core needle biopsy? Core needle biopsy uses a hollow needle to remove samples of tissue from the breast. It’s the standard way to diagnose breast cancer. (It may also rule out breast cancer.) A pathologist studies the tissue samples under a microscope to see if they contain cancer. If they do, […]
Breast calcification’s biopsy
Breast Calcifications What are Breast Calcifications? Breast calcifications are small clusters of calcium deposits that develop in breast tissue, most commonly in women over 50. They are painless so women don’t know they have them unless they are detected by a mammogram. They are too small to feel, but can show up on a mammogram […]
Best medicine for diabetes
Best medicine for diabetes What are the common Diabetes medicines? (Glucophage, Glumetza, others). Generally, metformin is the first medication prescribed for type 2 diabetes. It works by lowering glucose production in the liver and improving your body’s sensitivity to insulin so that your body uses insulin more effectively. Sulfonylureas. These medications help your body secrete more […]