A biopsy is a diagnostic surgical procedure in which suspected cancer cells are removed and tested to determine whether they are cancerous. There are three types ofbiopsy procedures: core biopsy, excisional biopsy, and needle aspiration biopsy. Core biopsy is generally not used to diagnose mesothelioma.
Excisional biopsy involves an operation to determine how far the mesothelioma cancerhas spread. Rather than only remove a portion of the suspected cancerous tissue, this biopsy typically removes as much tissue as possible to prevent the spread of asbestos cancer.
Needle aspiration biopsy uses a very long needle to remove a small sample of cells from the area where cancer is suspected. The cells are then tested for the presence of mesothelioma.
If a biopsy reveals that mesothelioma is present in the body, many patients have a lot of questions about the next steps to take after diagnosis. Our complimentary packet includes all the information on our Web site as well as additional information about surgery and treatment options. Patients and loved ones may receive this packet overnight by using this form.
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