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Which tests are required for diagnosing throat cancer?
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Dx of throat CA: If by throat you mean in the mouth or voice box area a exam and a biopsy, followed by PET scan. If you mean down in the swallow tube/esophagus a scope with biopsy followed by PET.
Answered 12/31/2014
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