Advanced Diagnostics

Diagnostic Imaging services utilized by the Shore Memorial Cancer Center include nuclear medicine, ultrasound, angiography, digital radiology, mammography, CT and MRI.

Based on the needs of the individual patient, biopsies are performed.

• Breast biopsy
• Stereotactic breast biopsy
• Ultrasound-guided needle biopsy
• CT-guided needle biopsy

Nuclear medicine offers examinations for detection and staging of cancer, including sentinel node biopsies, which are performed for breast cancer and melanoma.
The Clinical Laboratory at Shore Memorial is accredited by the College of American Pathologists and the American Association of Blood Banks.

A full range of services are provided.

• Tissue biopsies and body fluids are tested in our lab for maximum control and quick turnaround.
• The region's only flow cytometer is available to accurately identify cancer cells and assess the degree of malignancy.
• In addition to on-site services, outpatient laboratory services are also available at convenient sites in the community.