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Is it Subungual melenoma ?
Hello doctor, I have a brownish vertical line on my right index finger ,Not sure how long it was there( attaching picture).searched up and found out to be a cancer. HISTORY - my dad (48 year old )currently fighting non hogkins lymphoma large B cell . I got diagnosed with anxiety disorder 7 months back . I have viral warts and DPN too( got it removed ) My question is what is the survival rate and is there any treatment for this . What is the cost of nail biopsy ?
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Normal... otherwise biopsy better option... for detailed information do direct online consultation
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Melanoma is rare in Indian population
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