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Myth: a biopsy makes cancer spread
Fact: a biopsy is safe and is needed to plan the right treatment.
What is a biopsy
- A small piece of tissue is taken and checked in a lab
- It tells the doctor if it is cancer, and which kind
The facts
- The chance that a biopsy or surgery spreads cancer is extremely small
- Doctors take special care to prevent it
The real risk
- Fear of a biopsy can delay treatment
- Delay gives cancer time to grow
Sources
Information only, not medical advice. Always talk to your own doctor.