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If my doctor takes a biopsy during my colonoscopy, does that mean that he found a cancer?

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No: Biopsies are taken for many reasons. A biopsy is a sample of tissue used to help establish a diagnosis. It may show inflammation, a benign polyp or growth, infection, parasites, or it may indicate cancer. Just because a biopsy is taken does not automatically mean there is cancer.

Answered 9/19/2014

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No: Something he saw needed clarification.

Answered 3/21/2014

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