Does a biopsy request always mean cancer?!
Question: Does a biopsy request always mean cancer!?
My dad saw his regular dentist last week who took a brush sample from his gum!. He called this morning and wants him to have a biopsy done with an oral surgeon!. Does this automatically mean that he has cancer!? Could this be a non-cancerous spot!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
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The dentist wants to be certain it is not so yes, it could be benign!. It is good that he has a thorough dentist who wants to detect a problem ASAP!. Good LuckWww@Answer-Health@Com
A biopsy requires that a piece of tissue be removed and sent to a lab!. It is then determined whether it is cancerous or benign (not cancerous) and will let you all know what's going on!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
A biopsy is a medical procedure to check if a tumor is benign or malignant!. You won't know if he has cancer or not until the result comes in!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
No - definately not!. Yes it could be non-cancerous!. Try not to worry!. Best of luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
No but it may look cancerous and the biopsy will show whether it is or not!.Www@Answer-Health@Com