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That is good! That will ultimately be the best for him as they can in person check the area over and see what they can do for it. If this is a growth, they may do some cytology on it to see what cell line it is to give you a more accurate idea as to what to expect from it.
I'm hoping for the best for this friend. I'll check back tomorrow to see if any further questions come up. If you have any come up at any point, you can write back!