Product Description
by Sudha Pillarisetti (Author)
This book is for any one faced with undergoing a biopsy, to provide information to reduce the anxiety and fear. It is written in plain English with many illustrations. Included are:
Chapters on types of biopsies
Who performs these
Pros and cons of each
What to expect before during and after the procedure.
Organ specific chapters
Types of biopsies that are performed
Common diseases specific for that organ.
Later chapters outline
How your biopsy is handled
Role of immunohistochemistry in diagnosis
Role of newer DNA analyses in tumor management
What to do if you disagree with the diagnosis
Ideal pathology report
Cancer protocols
The staging and grading of cancer
The role of cancer committee's and its members responsibilities
Many illustrations
