Biopsy procedure

Biopsy procedure

A biopsy is a medical procedure where a small sample of tissue is taken from a part of your body to be examined under a microscope. This helps doctors check if there are any abnormal or cancerous cells. It’s like a small "test" to understand what's happening in the body.

  • Confirm whether a tumour is cancerous or non-cancerous.

  • Identify the type of cancer, because each cancer is different and need specific treatment.

  • Helps to know the grade of the cancer and helps to plan chemotherapy/ radiotherapy.

    • it’s done by an orthopedic oncologist (a doctor who specializes in bone and soft tissue cancers) or sometimes by a radiologist (a doctor who uses imaging tests like X-rays or MRIs).

    In a needle biopsy, a doctor uses a thin needle to take a small sample of the tumor. This is done under local anaesthesia (so you won't feel pain) and is usually quicker and less invasive than other types of biopsies. The needle is inserted into the tumor, and the tissue sample is taken out for testing and examined under microscope.

    An open biopsy (making a large incision to remove the tumor) or excision biopsy (removing the tumor during the biopsy) can sometimes be harmful because:

  • It can spread cancer cells to other parts of the body.

  • It can make it harder to plan for later surgery if the cancer needs to be removed completely.

  • It can be more invasive, causing more pain and complications.

  • "A biopsy will spread cancer." In reality, the biopsy is done carefully, and it does not spread the cancer.

  • "A biopsy is very painful." Most biopsies are done with local anesthesia, so you shouldn’t feel pain.

  • "If you get a biopsy, you’ll lose the organ or body part." This is not true. A biopsy only takes a small tissue sample, not the entire organ.

    • No, a biopsy does not require cutting the body part deeply. For most biopsies, like the needle biopsy, a small needle is used to take a sample.

    If a biopsy is not done correctly, or if it’s too invasive (like an open biopsy), it could make the cancer worse or spread the cancer. In rare cases, this could lead to the need for amputation. That’s why it’s important to get the biopsy done by a specialist to avoid these risks.

    It typically takes about 1 to 2 weeks to get the biopsy results. The exact time can vary based on the complexity of the case and the lab's processing time. Your doctor will usually give you an idea of when to expect the results.

  • Accurately diagnose cancer in bones and soft tissues.

  • Make sure the biopsy is done safely, without spreading cancer or causing unnecessary damage.

  • Plan the best treatment for bone or soft tissue cancers after the biopsy results are in.

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