Health & Environment

Oncologist debunks five common myths regarding breast cancer diagnosis and care

Hindustan Times1h
THE BRIEF
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Surgical oncologist Dr. Swarnim Kumar debunked five common breast cancer myths that often delay timely medical diagnosis in India.

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Dr. Kumar noted that 75 to 85 percent of breast cancer cases occur in women with no family history of the disease.

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He clarified that core needle biopsies do not cause cancer cells to spread and are essential for planning proper treatment.