by Scott Ford | Jul 16, 2025 | Cancer, Cancer Biopsy, Cancer Testing, Cancer Treatments, tumor, tumor tissue
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...
by Scott Ford | Jul 14, 2025 | Cancer, Cancer Biopsy, Cancer Testing, Cancer Treatments
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...
by Scott Ford | Jul 10, 2025 | Cancer, Cancer Biopsy, Cancer Testing, Cancer Treatments, Cryopreservation, Cryopreserve Tissue, Cryopreserved Tissue
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...
by Scott Ford | Jul 9, 2025 | Cancer, Cancer Treatments, Cryopreservation, Cryopreserved Tissue, tumor
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”...
by Scott Ford | Jul 8, 2025 | Cryopreservation, Cryopreserved Tissue
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...
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