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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.
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...
The Critical Decision Before Your Cancer Biopsy
How Tissue Preservation Could Determine Your Future Treatment Options Right now, as you and your family prepare for your upcoming cancer biopsy or surgery, you have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make a decision that could fundamentally change your treatment...
The Dirty Little Secret of Cancer Care that Nobody’s Talking About
,Why Your Cancer Care Success May Depend on 100-Year-Old Technology (And What You Can Do About It) The dirty little secret of cancer care is that the preservation method chosen for your tumor tissue could be the difference between accessing cutting-edge AI-driven...
5 Things You Need to Know About Breast Cancer
Protecting Your Future Beyond Today's Breast Cancer Diagnosis A breast cancer diagnosis is a life-altering moment, filled with questions about treatment, prognosis, and the road ahead. While initial therapies are increasingly effective, a crucial truth often goes...