If you're scheduled or considering having an image-guided thyroid biopsy, you want to know what to expect before and after the procedure so you can adequately prepare yourself. Finding an FNA specialist and getting a referral is the first step to getting your image-guided thyroid biopsy.   Preparing for the [...]

For people who believe that they have head, neck, or breast cancer, a biopsy is the only definitive way to tell if a lump is cancerous or benign. It's one of the first steps in the diagnosis process, and you can choose to have ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) or [...]

When it comes to diagnosing pediatric tumors, there are exciting developments in the medical community in the form of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) biopsies. Several studies have proven that this type of biopsy is effective in screening and diagnosing pediatric lumps. It's also effective for follow-up with pediatric patients who have a [...]

When dealing with the possibility of cancer, a fast, accurate diagnosis is of paramount importance. Different cancers require different kinds of treatment. In addition, the earlier treatment is started, the better the chances of survival and recovery. The primary diagnostic options are the incisional biopsy and the fine needle aspiration, [...]