Which of the following tests helps in diagnosis of cancer ? Urine test Neuro Test Blood test Biopsy test

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Which of the following tests helps in diagnosis of cancer ?

  1. Urine test
  2. Neuro Test
  3. Blood test
  4. Biopsy test
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Cancer is an abnormal tissue growth and multiplication of normal cells. Cancer cell divide rapidly. Cancer is a fatal disease. Chemotherapy,and radiotherapy are some of the treatment methodologies for cancer.

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Biopsy is a process which involves the extraction of sample cells or tissues from live individual for an examination to determine the presence or extent of a disease. The tissue is generally examined under a microscope by a pathologist; it may also be analyzed chemically. Biopsies are most commonly performed for insight into possible cancerous  growth or inflammatory conditions. Hence option (4) is correct.

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Urine test is done under the circumstances of high blood glucose, urea level, creatinine level and urinary tract infections. It is not used for cancer diagnosis. Hence option (1) is incorrect.

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