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Can Biopsy Be Done To Test Lump On The Throat?

Hi on Thursday i'm having a scan on my throat after i have had radium injected into my arm. after looking into this, i wonder why i havent had other test such as a biopsy on the lump first? is it because they suspect cancer, which is rife in our family.

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Leslea x
Thu, 14 Aug 2014
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Certain lumps can be assessed through biopsy (by taking a sample), whilst the thyroid gland, found in your throat is best assessed on how active it is through this special type of scan.
It will help indicate whether or not there is a cancer.

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Can Biopsy Be Done To Test Lump On The Throat?

Certain lumps can be assessed through biopsy (by taking a sample), whilst the thyroid gland, found in your throat is best assessed on how active it is through this special type of scan. It will help indicate whether or not there is a cancer.