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Biopsy Sarasota County, Florida
Just hearing the word cancer can be scary, but knowing what your dealing with is the first step to treatment. Dr. Gerald E. Grubbs, M.D. can perform a biosy, making your next step clearer. He specializes in Interventional Radiology, which is an option for patients who do not qualify for surgery. At Sarasota Interventional Radiology, in Sarasota County, Florida, state-of-the-art cancer treatment technology and techniques, including biopsies, are available. Dr. Grubbs is one of the most trusted and well-established names in the field of interventional radiology. He is very sensitive to the needs of cancer patients and does his best to ensure that each patient is well taken care of.
A biopsy is the removal of sample tissues which, when examined by pathologists and other experts, can determine what kind of cancer is present and whether it is likely to be fast or slow growing. The information provided by a biopsy is instrumental in determining the best type of treatment. In the past, a biopsy required open surgery but with interventional radiology, tissue samples can be obtained without open surgery.
Image-guided biopsy or needle biopsy is performed with the help of advanced imaging techniques, including a moving X-ray technique (fluoroscopy), computed tomography (CT), ultrasound or magnetic resonance (MR). Needle biopsies create a computer-generated image that allows radiologists to see an area inside the body from various angles. This "stereotactic" equipment helps them pinpoint the exact location of the abnormal tissue, and better treat the cancer. These interventional radiology techniques are less invasive than surgery, requiring a much smaller incision. Therefore, recovery time after the procedure is dramatically reduced.
Call Dr.Grubbs at Sarasota Interventional Radiology, today, for more information about the interventional radiology procedures, including biopsies, offered in the treatment of cancer. Let Dr. Grubbs help and support you in your fight against cancer.
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