Breast Cancer and Related Topics
Lymph node biopsy
Lymph node biopsy
Lymph node biopsy
EEG
EEG
EEG
Breast biopsy
A breast biopsy is a procedure that obtains a sample of breast tissue and analyzes it in a laboratory for signs of or other disorders.
A breast biopsy is a procedure that obtains a sample of breast tissue and analyzes it in a laboratory for signs of or other disorders.
Cold knife cone biopsy
A cold knife cone biopsy is a procedure to obtain a sample of abnormal tissue from the cervix for further examination. This procedure obtains a larger sample than that obtained by or . An alternative procedure known as LEEP (loop electrocautery excisional procedure) uses electric current instead of a knife to remove the cervical tissue.
A cold knife cone biopsy is a procedure to obtain a sample of abnormal tissue from the cervix for further examination. This procedure obtains a larger sample than that obtained by or . An alternative procedure known as LEEP (loop electrocautery excisional procedure) uses electric current instead of a knife to remove the cervical tissue.
Thyroid nodule fine needle aspirate
Thyroid nodule fine needle aspirate
Thyroid nodule fine needle aspirate
ERCP
ERCP
ERCP
Mediastinoscopy with biopsy
Mediastinoscopy with biopsy
Mediastinoscopy with biopsy
Radionuclide cystogram
A Radionuclide cystogram is a test () using radioactive material (radioisotope) that is placed into the bladder. A scanner then detects radioactivity to evaluate bladder and urinary tract functions.
A Radionuclide cystogram is a test () using radioactive material (radioisotope) that is placed into the bladder. A scanner then detects radioactivity to evaluate bladder and urinary tract functions.
Chest X-ray
An of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and the diaphragm.
An of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and the diaphragm.
Abdominal MRI
A procedure that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to construct pictures of the abdomen and its organs. () produces pictures of the inside of the abdomen without exposure to ionizing radiation (X-rays).
A procedure that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to construct pictures of the abdomen and its organs. () produces pictures of the inside of the abdomen without exposure to ionizing radiation (X-rays).
Heart MRI
A procedure that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to construct pictures of the heart. () produces pictures of the heart without exposure to ionizing radiation (X-rays). The heart may be scanned by itself, or a heart MRI may be part of a .
A procedure that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to construct pictures of the heart. () produces pictures of the heart without exposure to ionizing radiation (X-rays). The heart may be scanned by itself, or a heart MRI may be part of a .
Chest MRI
Chest MRI
Chest MRI
MRI of the head
MRI of the head
MRI of the head
Thoracic CT
Thoracic is a computed tomography scan of the chest and upper abdomen.
Thoracic is a computed tomography scan of the chest and upper abdomen.
PTH-related protein
PTH-related protein is a blood test that measures the amount of PTH-related peptide (a protein molecule similar to ).
PTH-related protein is a blood test that measures the amount of PTH-related peptide (a protein molecule similar to ).
WBC count
This is a blood test to measure the number of white blood cells (WBCs). It is almost always part of the (complete blood count). See also .
This is a blood test to measure the number of white blood cells (WBCs). It is almost always part of the (complete blood count). See also .
CBC
The platelet count is also usually included in the CBC.
The platelet count is also usually included in the CBC.
CSF total protein
CSF total protein is a test to determine the amount of in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is a clear fluid that circulates in the space surrounding the spinal cord. An abnormal protein level in the CSF suggests that there is an abnormal process occurring in the central nervous system.
CSF total protein is a test to determine the amount of in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is a clear fluid that circulates in the space surrounding the spinal cord. An abnormal protein level in the CSF suggests that there is an abnormal process occurring in the central nervous system.
CSF cell count
A CSF cell count is a test to measure the number of red and white blood cells that are in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is a clear fluid that circulates in the space surrounding the spinal cord and brain.
A CSF cell count is a test to measure the number of red and white blood cells that are in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is a clear fluid that circulates in the space surrounding the spinal cord and brain.
CEA
This is a test that measures the amount of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in blood.
This is a test that measures the amount of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in blood.
Biopsy
Biopsy
Biopsy
Mammography
A mammogram is an picture of the breasts. It is used to detect tumors and and to help differentiate (noncancerous) and malignant (cancerous) disease.
A mammogram is an picture of the breasts. It is used to detect tumors and and to help differentiate (noncancerous) and malignant (cancerous) disease.
Breast Ultrasound
Breast ultrasound is the use of ultrasonic sound waves (sounds that cannot be heard by humans) to produce an image of breast tissue.
Breast ultrasound is the use of ultrasonic sound waves (sounds that cannot be heard by humans) to produce an image of breast tissue.
PSA
The PSA test measures the amount of PSA (prostate-specific antigen) in the blood.
The PSA test measures the amount of PSA (prostate-specific antigen) in the blood.
X-ray
The basic science of X-ray generation and detection is the key behind general radiographs of the body, mammography, fluoroscopy (real-time imaging on video screens), and computed tomography (CT).
The basic science of X-ray generation and detection is the key behind general radiographs of the body, mammography, fluoroscopy (real-time imaging on video screens), and computed tomography (CT).
Ultrasound
Ultrasound
Ultrasound
MRI
MRI
MRI
Breast lump
A breast lump is a swelling, protuberance, or lump in the breast.
A breast lump is a swelling, protuberance, or lump in the breast.
Breast pain
Breast pain involves any discomfort or pain in the breast, such as .
Breast pain involves any discomfort or pain in the breast, such as .
Armpit lump
An armpit lump refers to enlargement of one or more lymph nodes in the armpit(s).
An armpit lump refers to enlargement of one or more lymph nodes in the armpit(s).
Mastectomy
Mastectomy
Mastectomy
Breast lump removal
Breast lump removal is a surgical procedure to remove a .
Breast lump removal is a surgical procedure to remove a .
Diet - cancer treatment
Nutritional planning and management for people with .
Nutritional planning and management for people with .
Metastasis
Metastasis is the movement or spreading of cancer cells from one organ or tissue to another. Cancer cells usually spread via the bloodstream, or .
Metastasis is the movement or spreading of cancer cells from one organ or tissue to another. Cancer cells usually spread via the bloodstream, or .
Malignancy
Malignancy
Malignancy
Cancer - resources
Cancer - resources
Cancer - resources
Mammogram - recommended age
Mammogram - recommended age
Mammogram - recommended age
Breast lumps and cancer
Breast lumps and cancer
Breast lumps and cancer
Radiation therapy
A treatment approach that uses radiation to destroy cancer cells.
A treatment approach that uses radiation to destroy cancer cells.
Cancer
Cancer
Cancer
Mediastinal tumor
Mediastinal tumors form in the cavity that separates the lungs. This cavity contains the heart, large blood vessels, trachea, thymus, and connective tissues.
Mediastinal tumors form in the cavity that separates the lungs. This cavity contains the heart, large blood vessels, trachea, thymus, and connective tissues.
Breast cancer
Breast cancer is a malignant growth that begins in the tissues of the breast. Over the course of a lifetime, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer.
Breast cancer is a malignant growth that begins in the tissues of the breast. Over the course of a lifetime, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer.