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    Prof David Gyorki is a specialist surgeon in complex surgical oncology – surgery for patients with cancer. In addition to his private practice, David is … View Profile

    The doctor will take your health history, ask about your symptoms and perform a physical examination. They may order any of the following tests:

    X-ray, CT Scan. MRI, PET scan.

    Biopsy: A tissue sample from the suspected tumour is collected and sent to a lab for analysis to determine it it is a sarcoma. If confirmed, the pathologist can determine how likely the cancer is to spread, and whether or how far the cancer has spread.

    A biopsy is usually arranged after review by a specialist. It is unlikely to cause cancer to behave in a more aggressive manner or to spread when performed correctly.

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