IMAGING
- Mammography: A mammogram is an X-ray imaging technique specifically designed for the examination of breast tissue.
- Ultrasound: An ultrasound (aka sonogram) is a non-invasive procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within the body.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): An MRI is a medical imaging technique used to visualize detailed internal structures and organs within the body. It utilizes strong magnetic fields, radio waves, and computer technology to generate high-resolution images of the body's anatomy and physiological processes.
- Computed Tomography (CT) scan: A CT scan uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce detailed cross-sectional images of the body's internal structures.
- Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP): MRCP is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to visualize the bile ducts, pancreatic duct, and gallbladder.
PROCEDURES
- Endometrial biopsy: An endometrial biopsy collects a sample of tissue from the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, for microscopic examination. It is typically performed to diagnose or rule out various uterine conditions, especially those involving abnormal bleeding or changes in the uterine lining.
- Total hysterectomy: A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure in which the entire uterus, including the cervix, is removed. This procedure may also involve the removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries, depending on the patient's medical condition and treatment goals.
- Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy: A bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, is a surgical procedure in which both ovaries (oophorectomy) and both fallopian tubes (salpingectomy) are removed. This procedure may be performed for various medical reasons, including preventive measures, treatment of certain gynecological conditions, or as part of cancer treatment.
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy: An EGD, or esophagogastroduodenoscopy, is a medical procedure used to examine the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). It involves inserting a flexible, lighted tube called an endoscope through the mouth and into the digestive tract to visualize the internal structures and diagnose or treat various gastrointestinal conditions.
- Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS): Combined endoscopy and ultrasound imaging, during which a flexible endoscope with an ultrasound transducer at its tip is inserted through the mouth or anus to visualize and obtain detailed images of the digestive tract and surrounding organs.
- Colonoscopy: A colonoscopy is a medical procedure used to examine the large intestine (colon) and rectum for abnormalities such as polyps, tumors, inflammation, or signs of colorectal cancer. It involves inserting a flexible, lighted tube called a colonoscope through the rectum and into the colon to visualize the lining of the colon and perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.
LAB TESTS
- Tumor marker screening involves testing blood, urine, or tissue samples for substances produced by cancer cells or by the body in response to cancer. These tests, called tumor markers, can be measured to help detect, diagnose, monitor, and manage cancer.
- Types of Tumor Markers:
- Proteins: Many tumor markers are proteins that are either produced by cancer cells themselves or released by normal cells in response to cancer.
- Genetic markers: Some tumor markers involve genetic material, such as specific DNA mutations or gene products associated with cancer.
- Hormones: Certain cancers produce hormones or hormone-like substances that can be detected in the blood.