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Members answered a question about which test determines the exact type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma by unanimously confirming that only a biopsy... Read more

Members answered a question about which test determines the exact type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma by unanimously confirming that only a biopsy can definitively identify the specific subtype, not CT scans, PET scans, or bloodwork alone. Several members shared their own experiences with biopsies, including one member who had a large lymph node surgically removed for diagnosis, and explained that doctors select nodes based on specific diagnostic characteristics rather than size, with PET scans helping guide the decision. Members offered reassurance and practical advice, encouraging the original poster to make a list of questions for their oncologist, reread the biopsy report carefully, and lean on the medical team for answers specific to their case.