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… a tumour. The cells can spread within the breast, to nearby lymph nodes and other tissues, and to other parts of the body. The … to see if there is cancer by examining a sample of cells ( biopsy ). The results of the biopsy help your doctor know if …
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… to diagnose problems with the airway, the lungs, or the lymph nodes in the chest. It may also be done to treat problems … also allows the doctor to remove small samples of tissue ( biopsy ). Rigid bronchoscopy. It's usually done with general …
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… lung. During surgery, the doctor may also remove nearby lymph nodes to find out if the cancer has spread. Lung surgery may … VATS may be done to: Confirm the diagnosis of lung cancer. Biopsy lymph nodes in the centre part of your chest …
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… it diagnosed? Most male breast cancer is diagnosed with a biopsy . A lump or thick area in the breast or armpit may … Usually the doctor removes the breast ( mastectomy ) and lymph nodes under the arm. Sometimes the doctor removes just the …
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… means that the cancer has spread, or metastasized, to the lymph nodes or other parts of the body. Recurrent prostate cancer … prostate. A CT scan or a PET-CT . A bone scan . A prostate biopsy . Genetic tests. These include tests to look for …
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… Types Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent Breast Cancer: Lymph Node Surgery for Staging Cancer Breast Changes During … Problems: Relationships and Life Events Matter Excisional Biopsy for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes Exercises After …
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… examination. Endometrial cancer is usually diagnosed with a biopsy. In this test, the doctor removes a small sample of … spread outside of the uterus. It may spread to the pelvic lymph nodes and the vagina or other pelvic organs. Advanced-stage …
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… more quickly. It may spread within the prostate, to nearby lymph nodes and other tissues, and to other parts of the body. But … you'll likely have more tests to find the cause. A prostate biopsy is needed to confirm a diagnosis of prostate cancer. …
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… Lymphedema On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is lymphedema? Lymphedema is a collection of fluid that causes … swelling (edema) in the arms and legs. Normally, lymph nodes filter fluid as it flows through them. If the lymph …
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… Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) On this page: … out normal blood cells in the blood, bone marrow, lymph nodes, and spleen. CLL is also called chronic lymphoblastic … genetic tests. You may have imaging tests or a bone marrow biopsy. How is CLL treated? Treatments for CLL include …
