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Which types of cancers does a lymph node biopsy detect?
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Lymphatic spread: Any cancer that has spread into lymphatic system and has reached the lymph node can be detected by lymph node biopsy. Then there are primary cancers of the lymphatic system which can also be easily diagnosed with biopsy.
Answered 10/5/2013
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