Surgeries, such as sentinel lymph node biopsy & axillary lymph node dissection, are important tools to find out if cancer has spread. Learn more here.| www.cancer.org
In a surgical breast biopsy, all or part of a breast lump is removed and checked for cancer cells. Learn about how this is done and what to expect.| www.cancer.org
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In an FNA of the breast, a thin needle is used to get a small sample of tissue or fluid to check for cancer cells. Learn more about this type of biopsy here.| www.cancer.org
Core needle biopsy (CNB) uses a hollow needle to remove pieces of breast tissue to check for cancer cells. Learn about the types of CNB & what to expect.| www.cancer.org
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