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Core Biopsy

This is a fairly simple, well tolerated procedure which can be accomplished as an outpatient. There may be need for mild sedation and local anesthesia. A large size needle is inserted into the tumor site and a small piece of cancer tissue is extracted for laboratory study.

If a tumor is visible or easily palpable, core biopsy may be accomplished in a matter of minutes. For tumors that are located in deeper parts of the body, the procedure is normally done under indirect visualization of the tumor site with CT Scan or Ultrasound.