diagnosis

November 3, 2022
Kate Ruder

Liquid Biopsies for Cancer: What to Know and What to Expect

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kate.ruder

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.

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May 31, 2022
ASCO Staff

What to Expect During a Skin Cancer Screening

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ASCO.Staff

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.

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October 7, 2021
Sonja Hibbs

Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy: How to Prepare and What to Expect

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Sonja.Hibbs

Your doctor may recommend a fine needle aspiration biopsy, also called a fine needle biopsy or FNA, to find out if a mass from a scan or examination is cancer. Here, learn what the procedure is, how to prepare, and how it’s used to diagnose cancer.

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March 18, 2021
ASCO Staff

Can a Biopsy Make My Cancer Spread?

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ASCO.Staff

A biopsy is a valuable procedure for diagnosing and treating cancer. But some people may worry that a biopsy could lead to the cancer spreading. In this post, we discuss how this idea started, and why the benefits of biopsies outweigh the risks.

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