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Biopsy Does Not Spread Cancer; Delaying the Test Worsens Outcomes, Say Experts

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A widespread myth in India falsely suggests that biopsies can cause cancer to spread, leading many patients and families to avoid the procedure. Oncologists stress that this belief is medically unfounded and that biopsies are safe, standard diagnostic tools. When people delay or skip biopsies out of fear, cancer continues to progress on its own, not because of any procedure. Experts warn that this misconception is putting lives at risk by preventing timely and accurate diagnosis. Early detection through biopsy remains one of the most effective ways to improve cancer treatment outcomes and survival rates.

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