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Can you use magnetic fields to help diagnose cancer?

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Dr. Leonard Raucheranswered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: The only type of magnetic fields that can see cancer are in MRI machines.

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Dr. CESAR HOLGADOanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

MRI: If you are pertaining to mri, it may help is locating abnormal lesions. Definitive diagnosis is usually through a biopsy.

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