HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Why Is A Biopsy Carried Out?

doctr am ash, my husband is going for biopsy. dr.recommended for that. Am so tensed about the skin cancer. if it is cancerous,is it curable? pls help me..

it's not itching type. He's very hygenic. He's an IT professional. We are very tensed on this biopsy? is this test is for cancer diagnosis?
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hello,
Skin biopsy is done to diagnose the skin cancer.It is done whenever skin cancer is suspected where an abnormal area of skin changes it's colour,size,shape and appearance.
An early diagnosis of cancer enables the octor to start the treatment as early as possible.
Thanks
I find this answer helpful

Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Biopsy


Loading Online Doctors....
Why Is A Biopsy Carried Out?

Hello, Skin biopsy is done to diagnose the skin cancer.It is done whenever skin cancer is suspected where an abnormal area of skin changes it s colour,size,shape and appearance. An early diagnosis of cancer enables the octor to start the treatment as early as possible. Thanks