Biopsy & Cancer Diagnosis
Crucial diagnostic procedure used to determine whether a suspicious growth or lump is malignant, establishing the exact histological subtype and molecular markers to guide targeted care.
Procedure Overview
Accurate biopsy and cancer diagnosis help detect cancer early, guiding timely and effective treatment decisions. Dr. Sandhu employs image-guided core needle biopsies, incisional biopsies, and excisional biopsies tailored to tumor depth and location.
Clinical Indications
Suspicious breast lumps, enlarged lymph nodes of unknown etiology, soft tissue masses, thyroid nodules, or unexplained abdominal lesions.
Surgical Steps & Protocol
Evaluation of prior ultrasound or CT scans; Local anesthesia or mild sedation; Precise needle placement or small incision to acquire intact tissue cylinders; Rapid dispatch for histopathology and immunohistochemistry (IHC).
Key Surgical Benefits
Definitive microscopic confirmation, genetic and receptor analysis (HER2, ER/PR, MSI, PD-L1), avoiding unnecessary radical surgeries.
Recovery & Postoperative Expectations
Most biopsies are performed as day-care or outpatient procedures with immediate return to light daily activities within 24 hours.
Lt Col (Dr) Rahul Sandhu
Surgical Oncologist
Fellowship Trained at HBCHRC (Tata Memorial Centre network).
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Direct discussions regarding indications, risks, recovery, and surgical outcomes.