Description

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