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From: sukieferret
Date: 2002-05-14 21:52:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Lump - biopsy vs removal--correction

> What possible results would the biopsy give, as far as
> providing next steps? ...What's the benefit of the biopsy? To
> show that if this is a cancer we can make a decision to let her
> go?

First, my apologies. I should have editted out a hospital name
and I slipped.

Secondly, HOW a growth is treated most effectgively varies with
the result of a biopsy. Even if it is a malignancy there may be
options and the possible success of any of these alternatives
may be quite different depending on the form present.

When you know what is wrong you know to tackle it for the best
results for the animal.