My mom was diagnosed with colon cancer during rectal surgery without a biopsy first. Is it okay to diagnose cancer without doing a biopsy? I'm really worried about whether this was the right way to do it.

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my dad has had an ulcer on his tongue for a year now but he doesn't use tobacco smoke or drink alcohol the doctor recommended surgery could this be cancer and if it is would surgery be the right option his blood tests came back normal

ent opinion is advised.

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I've been carrying guilt for over 10 years after my mammogram showed BI-RADS 3. Is there any way to get rid of it without surgery? Can medicines help clear it?

NEED SX.

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My father has an advanced stage brain tumor and due to his age, doctors are saying surgery isn't an option and we should just wait. Is there really nothing else we can do or explore for him?

Please provide more details of the CT scan or MRI brain he has undergone. Also, is he having any symptoms like headache, double vision or vomitting

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