Did you know that the accuracy of your cancer diagnosis—and potentially your treatment plan—could be compromised by how your tumor tissue is handled after surgery? This isn’t just a minor technical detail; it could be the difference between getting the right treatment or the wrong one.
Today, most diagnostic companies use a 100-year-old method called FFPE (formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded) preservation to process your vital cancer tissue samples. This outdated approach bathes your tissue in harsh chemicals that damage the very molecular information doctors need to make precise treatment decisions about YOUR cancer.
THE HARD TRUTH: Scientific research consistently shows that FFPE preservation damages up to 30% of the genetic information in your tumor tissue. When doctors rely on these compromised samples for advanced genetic testing, they’re not seeing the complete picture of your unique cancer.
WHY AREN’T YOU GETTING THE BEST? Despite overwhelming scientific evidence, most hospitals and testing companies continue using FFPE because it’s convenient for THEM—not because it’s best for YOU. The medical establishment resists change while patients suffer the consequences of potentially inaccurate test results.
THE SUPERIOR ALTERNATIVE EXISTS: True cryopreservation—not simply flash freezing—maintains your cells in a viable state and preserves nearly 100% of your tumor’s genetic information. This technique keeps cells alive and their molecular structures intact, providing substantially more accurate information for personalized treatment decisions.
At SpeciCare, we’ve pioneered the ability to properly cryopreserve your tumor tissue from the moment of surgery and transport it anywhere it needs to go for testing or storage. Our approach ensures that every genetic analysis of your cancer is based on the most complete and accurate information possible.
WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU: Inaccurate genetic testing can lead to:
- Missing critical genetic markers that could guide effective treatment
- Failing to identify therapies that might work for your specific cancer
- Recommending treatments that may be ineffective for your cancer type
- Lost opportunities to participate in clinical trials that match your tumor’s true genetic profile
TAKE ACTION TODAY: You have only ONE chance to preserve your tumor tissue properly at the time of surgery. Once your tissue is processed using FFPE methods, that opportunity is gone forever.
- BEFORE your surgery, ask your surgeon about cryopreservation options for your tumor tissue
- REQUEST that your oncologist order testing from companies that accept properly cryopreserved tissue
- ADVOCATE for yourself by sharing the scientific evidence supporting cryopreservation with your healthcare team
- CONTACT SpeciCare to learn how we can help coordinate proper tissue preservation for your upcoming surgery
The medical establishment won’t change until patients demand better. Your life is too important to accept outdated standards when superior options exist. Stand up for your right to the most accurate cancer testing possible.
Call SpeciCare today at (833) 242-2873 or visit https://specicare.com to ensure your cancer care is based on the most accurate information science can provide.
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