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Advanced Diagnostics: Ultrasound

We use ultrasound technology (also called sonography) to diagnose and stage cancer, determine the location of cancerous tissue before a procedure, or directly destroy cancerous cells.

This versatile imaging technology uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of organs and tissues within the body. By capturing images in real time, ultrasound exams reveal the structure and movement of the body's internal organs, such as the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and liver.

Ultrasound can also be used to precisely locate the position of a tumor in order to guide a biopsy or aspiration procedure. For example, ultrasound may be used to mark out the boundaries of a tumor prior to its removal. It can also be used to administer treatments, such as local hyperthermia.

Depending on the body part being examined, some types of ultrasound include: abdominal, breast, cardiac, pelvic, prostate, renal, testicular, and thyroid. Unlike X-rays, ultrasound exams do not use ionizing radiation.

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