Fine needle biopsy is a diagnostic method involving the insertion of a very fine needle (slightly thicker than a hair) to the tumor under ultrasound guidance. After the puncture, small amount of cellular material is expelled onto a glass slide and preserved in alcohol. Smears are then examined under a microscope by a specialist pathologist.
Fine needle biopsy is used primarily to diagnose nodules - to distinguish benign nodules from malignant ones. This method is fast and non - burdensome for the patient.
The procedure is safe and usually painless. The patient does not require any preparation prior to the examination.

At INVICTA clinic we provide following biopsies:

-breast biopsy
-thyroid biopsy
-nodes biopsy

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At Women’s Health Centre INVICTA we perform radiology USG examinations, which is widely used in oncology. Patients interested in the examination should contact with Clinic's registration.

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Mammography is a radiological method for breast examination (mammary gland) the radiation exposure during mammography  is similar to the dose received during the tooth X-ray. So you should not be afraid of this examination. It is totally non-invasive. During the procedure, the breast is placed on a cassette and compressed with a paddle, one from above and one from the side, which allows to obtain two images. The compression takes a few seconds. If a woman feels the painful tension in the breasts before menstruation, it is suggested to perform the examination in other phase of the cycle, unless your doctor has recommended otherwise. 

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Colposcopy within minutes allows to establish the diagnosis, to take appropriate decisions regarding therapy or in some cases to proceed with the treatment. The examination can detect preclinical forms of cervix uteri cancer (the survival rate in this stage of the disease is 100%).

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The examination allows early detection of precancerous lesions that can develop into cancer, it illustrates the functioning of hormones. Based on the examination, the doctor can assess reproductive organs condition and detect certain diseases in their early stages. Cytological examination shall be performed once a year during the follow-up visit to the gynecologist, by women who started sexual life, regardless of age.

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BRCA mutation test is a diagnostic test, that allows to detect congenital predisposition to disease - therefore, it enables to identify situations of increased risk and take steps ensuring early detection of possible disease, at the stage enabling great chance of recovery.

BRCA genes are genes whose mutations predispose to breast cancer. Mutations in these genes predispose not only to breast cancer but also to ovarian cancer

BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the best known genes, associated with a family breast cancer and ovarian cancer are BRCA1 and BRCA2 (BReast  CAncer). BRCA1 gene is one of the suppressor anti-cancer genes. The protein encoded by this gene is responsible for repairing DNA damage. The presence of mutations in the BRCA1 gene increases the risk of breast cancer or nipple cancer.
This examination should be performed by women with family history of breast cancer.

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