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A melanoma test to replace some surgical biopsies?
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A new study has validated a diagnostic test developed for melanoma, called Merlin, that combines a patient's genetic information from a skin biopsy with other characteristics to show whether they are at risk of their cancer spreading. The goal is to reduce unnecessary biopsy surgeries.

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