Insights Into Cytopathology and fine needle aspiration (FNA) Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and cytopathology are important “partners” in the diagnosis of cancer. A fine needle aspiration specialist who is a cytopathologist uses certain tools to increase the accuracy as well as decrease the time it takes to get a diagnosis. [...]

Many people, on finding a lump or bump in the neck, might immediately leap to the conclusion that it's cancer. However, cancer is only one of a number of problems that can show up as a neck lump. Luckily, in the hands of the right specialist, a simple fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy can usually offer a quick and accurate diagnosis.

It can feel intimidating to talk to a doctor about what you want. It might feel even more scary if you're talking about a high-stakes issue like breast cancer. Good communication, however, is even more vital in these days when doctors are rushed, care is complex and visits are shorter. Here's how to talk to your family care physician about a fine needle aspiration (FNA).

The classification of breast cancer is a vitally important issue for any woman facing a breast cancer diagnosis. Classification indicates what type of breast cancer it is and affects treatment decisions and long-term survival rates. A fine needle aspiration specialist is an expert at performing and interpreting an FNA biopsy which helps make an early and correct diagnosis, thus speeding up the time between diagnosis and treatment.