Small and Mighty - The Power of FNA and Core Biopsy for Tumor Diagnosis and Biomarker Testing

Learn how small volume biopsies, including fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core biopsies, serve as powerful diagnostic tools for tumor identification and biomarker testing in this comprehensive webinar presented by Dr. Amy Ly from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Explore the increasing utilization of small volume biopsies for diagnosing tumors in both primary and recurrent settings, while understanding how the growing number of ancillary studies and biomarker tests supports appropriate therapy selection. Discover the strategic combination of cytologic and small histologic samples obtained during biopsy procedures and master the pathologist's responsibility for judicious specimen selection appropriate for specific tests across various tumor types. Gain insights into optimal small biopsy utilization for diagnosis and ancillary testing across multiple organ systems from an expert in cytopathology with extensive experience in breast and pulmonary surgical pathology. Benefit from the expertise of a former director of the pathology-run MGH FNA Biopsy Clinic who has provided training in palpation and ultrasound-guided FNA techniques for many years and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Research Committee for the American Society of Cytopathology. Earn PACE credits upon completion of this educational session that addresses the critical intersection of diagnostic pathology and personalized medicine in modern tumor management.