Kim, regarding your question about biopsy:

With incisional biopsy, only a sample of tissue is removed with preservation of the histological structure of the tissue�s cells. With excisional biopsy entire lump or suspicious area is removed. I would also not suggest going for brush biopsy as it is not always conclusive.

Christine has briefly described the process. All the best and get that biospy done quickly.


Father; 67 yrs; RIP: 2012/05/26

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