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How do you find the different cancer cells?
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Under the Microscope: Cancer is usually diagnosed by performing a biopsy of the area of suspicion. The tissue is examined by a pathologist for microscopic evaluation, supplemented by special tests to look for proteins associated with certain cancers.
Answered 12/9/2013
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