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Tumour below ear

2017-04-16 02:08:20
My father is suffering from a tumour that is right below his right side ear. we had a ct scan and FNAC test. Reports are attached. Doctor suggested us to either remove the entire tumour in one go thru surgical procedure or should not be interfered with. little biopsy has too many risks. please suggest me how i shud proceed.
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It is better to remove the entire tumour in one go thru surgical procedure because the chances of cancer increase with increasing age.
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Little biopsy is equal to FNAC which is already done.

Answered2017-04-22 15:14:36

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