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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.
What Happens to My Tumor Tissue After it’s Cryopreserved?
Once your tumor tissue is successfully cryopreserved, it enters a state of suspended animation, essentially "on pause" until it's needed. The purpose of this advanced preservation method is to unlock a wide range of advanced options for your current and future cancer...
Does SpeciCare Coordinate with My Doctor or Hospital?
Yes, SpeciCare absolutely coordinates with your doctor and hospital. Once you order your SpeciKit, it will be express shipped to you and one of our patient coordinators will contact your surgeon or hospital to confirm your tissue processing between your medical team...
How do I Order a Cryopreservation Kit for Tissue or Blood from Specicare?
To order a cryopreservation kit from SpeciCare, you should contact them at least 3 days prior to your biopsy or surgery and request your SpeciKit to be shipped overnight to your address. You may purchase the kit itself or the Kit with your first year of...
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...