Biopsy Of The Breast
Does A Biopsy Or Surgery Cause Cancer To Spread?
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In nearly all cases, surgery does not cause cancer to spread. There are some important exceptions, such as tumors in the eyes or testicles. Doctors who are experienced in taking biopsies of cancers and treating them with surgery know how to avoid the danger in these situations.
The chances of a needle biopsy causing a cancer to spread are very low. In the past, larger needles were used for biopsies, and the chance of spread was higher.
One common myth about cancer is that it will spread if it is exposed to air during surgery. Some people may believe this because they often feel worse after the operation than they did before. It is normal to feel this way when you start to recover from any surgery. And sometimes, no one knows that the cancer has spread until it is seen during surgery. Because of this, some people may link surgery with widespread cancer. But cancer does not spread because it has been exposed to air. If you put off or refuse surgery because of this myth, you may be harming yourself by passing up effective treatment.
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