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Does FNAC test elevate Cancer growth

2021-06-08 07:15:04
My grandfather(Age 85)has a lymph node. Doctors suspect it to be Cancer. They have suggested to go for FNAC followed by a CT scan test. Our concern is that if it is Cancer and we go for FNAC will that elevate the cancerious growth and spread the Cancer after FNAC examination process. Shall we go for it without any harm to that lymph node and it's growth?
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FNAC does not increase the chances of spread .
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Share fnac report if it’s already done

Answered2021-07-12 03:31:14

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FNAC is not reason of spread. but FNAC is not sufficient for diagnosis of malignancy,CT guided biopsy is must.

Answered2021-06-12 15:24:49

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Yes, you can go forward with the advised tests without any hesitation. Please consult for further advise

Answered2021-06-08 12:14:28

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Good afternoon Answer to your question is FNAC does not lead to spread. But FNAC is not adequate to diagnose malignancy, best would be to biopsy it if surgeon say biopsy is possible and can be done.
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biopsy is better
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FNAC doesn't spread cancer

Answered2021-06-08 12:13:37

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No it does not.
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Go ahead with FNAC and CT scan

Answered2021-06-08 07:51:57

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It's a myth. You can go ahead. It's safe.

Answered2021-06-08 07:22:46

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