Can Biopsy Cause Spread?
Transcript
Some people get concerned that the cancer may spread with a biopsy or surgery. This is sort of an old wives tale. We treat these tumors with biopsies and surgeries, and it’s really the only way for diagnosis and treatment. Having a cut or a biopsy or letting the air reach the tumor will not necessarily spread it with these techniques.
Key Takeaways
1. Biopsy or surgery does not spread the cancer – this is an old wives tale.
2. Biopsies and surgeries are the only way for diagnosis and treatment.
3. Having a cut or a biopsy or letting the air reach the tumor will not necessarily spread it.