A barium enema is an imaging test that assesses the large intestine (colon). During this procedure, a liquid coats the large intestine, enhancing the visibility of any abnormalities, like abnormal...
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A barium swallow is an imaging test that assesses the esophagus and upper GI tract. During this procedure, a person drinks a liquid that shows up clearly on X-rays. This...
Startling as the facts may be, only 16% of lung cancers are diagnosed at their earliest, most curable stages. However, if caught early, patients can increase their treatment options, outcome...
A virtual colonoscopy, the CT alternative to a conventional colonoscopy, uses computed tomography (CT) to examine the colon and rectum for presence of cancer or pre-cancerous polyps. Virtual colonoscopy can...
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. CAD occurs whenever arteries that carry oxygenated blood to the heart become clogged with plaque. The...
Computed Tomography (CT), also known as a CAT scan, is a diagnostic tool that can evaluate almost every part of the body, including the head, sinuses, chest, spine, abdomen, and...
If you will be having surgical removal in an operating room, we will “localize” the area for your surgeon. Mammographic images or ultrasound guidance will be performed to identify the...
Biopsies are the only definitive way to confirm if breast tissue is benign or cancerous. Abnormalities are examined further by having a sample of tissue, cells or fluid extracted for...
This procedure is done the day of surgery and is used to help identify the sentinel lymph node, which is the first lymph node to which cancer cells are likely...
The definitive method to determine whether a condition is benign or cancerous involves obtaining tissue samples. This procedure enables the collection of breast tissue samples to confirm or rule out...