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For more than 35 years, Ken Dixon, M.D., FACS, a surgeon with Surgical Oncology of Northeast Georgia, has treated cancer patients in his practice located in Gainesville, Ga. After a lifetime taking care of cancer patients, and telling a patient or a family member ‘there is nothing left to do’ Dr. Dixon began a journey to do more. Hear more of Dr. Dixon’s thoughts directly from him from this blog.
Can I Cryopreserve Tissue After My Biopsy?
Yes, as long as the process is started at the time of biopsy. For many patients, a biopsy is the very first opportunity to obtain tumor tissue, and it's the best time to consider cryopreservation. If your biopsy tissue is not cryopreserved at the time of your biopsy,...
When Should I Cryopreserve Tumor Tissue?
The ideal time to cryopreserve tumor tissue is as early as possible in your cancer journey, ideally at the time of initial diagnosis or surgical removal of the tumor. Here's why timing is critical: Before Treatment Begins (Most Important): "Native" Tumor Profile: This...
Who is Tissue Cryopreservation For?
Tissue cryopreservation serves a variety of crucial purposes across different fields of medicine and research. It's particularly important for: 1. Cancer Patients (Oncofertility & Tumor Banking): Fertility Preservation: This is one of the most common and vital...
How is Cryopreserved Tissue Different from Standard Tumor Preservation – FFPE?
Cryopreserved tissue (often referred to as "fresh frozen" or "flash-frozen") and standard pathology (Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded, or FFPE) tissue represent two fundamentally different approaches to tissue preservation, each with distinct advantages and...
Why Should I Preserve My Tumor Tissue?
Preserving your tumor tissue can be a powerful step in your cancer journey, offering significant benefits for both your current and future treatment, as well as contributing to broader cancer research. Here's a breakdown of why it's a valuable consideration: 1....
What is Cryopreservation of a Tumor ?
Cryopreservation of tumor tissue is the process of preserving tumor samples at extremely low temperatures, typically -80°C (dry ice freezer) or -196°C (liquid nitrogen). This halts cellular metabolism and degradation, maintaining the structural integrity and...