Cancer and tumours

Analysing cells and tissues to detect, diagnose and better characterise cancers.

• Biopsy and tissue analysis:
  Examination of tissue samples (biopsies or surgical specimens) to diagnose cancers, precancerous lesions, inflammatory diseases or other abnormalities.
• Cell analysis (cytology):
  Cytology is the microscopic study of isolated cells or small clusters of cells (collected by scraping, aspiration, fluid sampling or imprint) to diagnose infections, inflammation, precancerous or cancerous lesions. It differs from histology, which analyses the architecture of an entire tissue.
• Rapid tissue analysis during surgery:
  Rapid examination of tissue during a surgical procedure to help guide surgical decisions.
• Specialised cell and tissue analysis:
  Use of specialised laboratory techniques, such as immunofluorescence and electron microscopy, to analyse complex diagnostic cases.
• Genetic analyses for the characterisation and therapeutic guidance of solid cancers:
  Identification of molecular and genetic alterations associated with certain diseases, particularly cancers, carried out in collaboration with the genetics department.
• Genetic analyses of blood cancers:
  Analysis of genetic abnormalities in blood and bone marrow cells to better understand blood cancers. Our analyses help support diagnosis, assess prognosis, guide treatment choices and monitor the disease.
• Genetic consultation for suspected hereditary cancer:
  Identification of a hereditary predisposition to cancer, with genetic testing and the implementation of monitoring or prevention strategies.