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Can cancer be diagnosed without a biopsy?

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Oncologist · Cancer / Oncology / Cancer Surgery

 Yes. Cancer can be diagnosed without a biopsy, but a biopsy is the most accurate way to diagnose cancer.

There are a few different ways to diagnose cancer without a biopsy. One way is to use an ultrasound or MRI to look for tumors. Another way is to do a blood test to look for certain biomarkers that are associated with cancer. However, the best way to diagnose cancer is through a biopsy because it allows doctors to look at the tumor under a microscope and determine its exact type and grade.

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