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Breast Biopsy Regardless of how a lump is detected, the presence of cancer can only be confirmed by a breast biopsy. Biopsies remove a sample of cells or tissue which specially-trained physicians/pathologists examine with a microscope to determine if

A galactogram, also known as a ductogram, is a method used to determine which milk ducts are the sources of abnormal nipple discharge. Saint Francis Health System offers galactography at the Breast Center at Saint Francis. What to Expect During a

Uterine fibroids are tumors of varying sizes that grow in the uterus. Nearly always non-cancerous, these tumors develop for reasons that are unclear, but the hormones estrogen and progesterone seem to play a role in their growth. Uterine fibroids

If you have pelvic pain, heavy vaginal bleeding or gynecologic cancer, a variety of treatments ranging from conservative to surgical may offer a solution. One of the most common female surgical procedures is a hysterectomy, which is the removal of

Every baby born in Oklahoma is required to have the newborn screening test completed in the first week of life, after 24 hours of age. Saint Francis facilities will typically complete the test while mom and child are still in the hospital. Newborn

Echocardiography uses high frequency sound waves, much like sonar, to create a "picture" of the heart in motion. The technique is used to evaluate the heart's size, interior structures, shape and movements. Two different types of echocardiography are