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Scrutinizing the evidence for breast cancer procedures and treatments |
Biopsy Mistakes? |
Do you really want to agree to a procedure, which may increase the risk of spreading cancer cells when removing the whole tumor with an excisional biopsy is an option? |
Studies suggest needle needle biopsy may raise the risk of spreading cancer cells within the breast tissue itself to such a degree that radiation therapy is recommended, but Hansen (2004) suggests that these biopsies may also spread them farther, beyond the breast, to the sentinel node. |
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