Treatments and Tests
Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer: What to Know and What to Expect
Mohs surgery is a common operation used for removing skin cancer. Here, find out what Mohs surgery is, why you might need it, and what you can expect before, during, and after the procedure.
细针穿刺活检:如何准备和会发生什么
您的医生可能会建议进行细针穿刺活检,也称为细针活检或 FNA,以查明扫描或检查发现的肿块是否为癌症。在这里,您可以了解这项程序是什么、如何准备以及如何利用它来诊断癌症。
What to Know About the Different Types of Mastectomies for Breast Cancer: An Expert Perspective
In this post, Dr. Jennifer D. Son describes the different types of mastectomies for breast cancer, what people can expect from each, and questions to ask the health care team when considering mastectomy as a treatment option.
活检是否会导致我的癌症扩散?
Liquid Biopsies for Cancer: What to Know and What to Expect
Liquid biopsies have become more common in cancer care, particularly for people with non-small cell lung cancer. But what are liquid biopsies, and how are they used? Learn more here about who might need a liquid biopsy and what to expect from the procedure.
Biopsia por aspiración con aguja fina (PAAF): Cómo prepararse y qué esperar
Su médico puede recomendarle una biopsia por aspiración con aguja fina, también llamada biopsia con aguja fina o punción aspiración con aguja fina (PAAF), para averiguar si una masa tumoral de una exploración o examen es cáncer. Aprenda cuál es el procedimiento, cómo prepararse y cómo se usa para diagnosticar el cáncer.
What to Know About Biomarker Testing for Lung Cancer: An Expert Q&A
Dr. H. Jack West shares what people with lung cancer should know about biomarker testing, including why it is important in planning treatment and what to expect during the testing process.
What to Expect During a Skin Cancer Screening
For people at high risk of developing skin cancer, doctors may recommend screening. Learn what to expect during a skin cancer screening and everyday ways to prevent skin cancer.
What Is Somatic Genomic Testing and How Is It Used in Cancer Treatment?
In this podcast, Dr. Funda Meric-Bernstam and Dr. Mark Robson discuss a new ASCO provisional clinical opinion on somatic genomic testing in people with metastatic or advanced cancer, including what it is and how it impacts cancer treatment.
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