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How does the procedure to detect cancer work?
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No one procedure: Not a universal procedure or test to detect all kinds of tumor. Imaging, lab work, clinical picture, and ultimately a tissue biopsy may often be necessary for diagnosis.
Answered 12/8/2016
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