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If i can do a direct biopsy of my polyp with the new goldstein sonobiopsy. can it test if it's cancer or precancer? i'm really trying to avoid surgery

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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The main: REASON for obtaining a BIOPSY is to determine the "threat" of the polyp (pre-cancer/cancer) in either of those cases removal of the polyp will be necessary however many polyps can be REMOVED by endoscopic means rather than surgery! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 11/25/2017

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A member asked:

If i can do a direct biopsy of my polyp with the new goldstein sonobiopsy. can it test if it's cancer or precancer? i'm really trying to avoid surgery

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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