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The Service Tree lists all services in "branched" groups, starting with the very general and moving to the very specific. Click on the name of any group name to see the sub-groups available within it. Click on a service code to see its details and the providers who offer that service.
Cancer Detection
Programs that establish the presence of a suspected malignancy or disease through the microscopic examination of a small piece of living tissue taken from the subject.
Programs that offer the screening procedure for the early detection of breast cancer which involves a manual examination of the breasts for lumps, thickening or other abnormalities.
Programs that use a colposcope to examine vaginal and cervical tissue at specific sites of abnormal epithelium for biopsy in patients with abnormal Pap smears.
Programs that offer the screening procedure for the early detection of breast cancer which involves an X-ray picture of the breast area which can be studied for abnormalities.
Programs that offer examinations of the neck, face, lips and mouth with the objective of detecting cancers which, if caught in an early stage, may be treated with a higher probability of success. Screening for oral cancer may be done during a physical examination by a dentist or doctor and may include referrals, if necessary, for further testing or treatment.
Programs that conduct microscopic studies of tissue samples from the cervix or vagina as a means of early cancer detection in women.
Programs that conduct skin screenings to detect early signs of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma or other abnormalities; or which evaluate the amount of sun damage an individual has received, often using a "black light" which shows layers of damage in different colors. People with suspicious skin lesions are referred for biopsies to determine whether cancer is present and for subsequent treatment, if required.
Programs that offer the screening procedure for the early detection of testicular cancer which involves a manual examination of the testicles to detect lumps, swellings, areas where there is discomfort or other abnormalities.