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Time To Bust These 4 Biggest Myths Associated With Cancer

Cancer is one such disease which spams your mind with so many negative thoughts, that you would have so many questions in your mind. There are a bunch of advices that can confuse entirely. Here is when you need to know that the team of experts at SRJ CBCC Cancer Hospital is here to help you with every myth.

Get to know these 4 myths associated with cancer.

1. Can cancer spread from one person to another?

When it comes to cancer then the very first thing comes in mind is whether cancer can spread from one person to another? Then the answer is NO. Cancer is not contagious. There is no evidence till date to prove the same. The only situation in which it spreads is in the case of organ or tissue transplantation but the risk is extremely low because doctors avoid the use of organs or tissue from those who have had history of cancer.

2. Can herbal products cure cancer?

If you tell your doctor that you are using herbal products as well then we will not suggest you to stop taking those products but there are some herbal medicines which are harmful while taking during chemotherapy or radiation therapy. So it’s better to first discuss with your doctor which herbal products or complementary medicines you are using.

3. Does the process of getting biopsy spread cancer?

There is no evidence found that getting a biopsy or surgery will cause the spread of cancer. During the removal of tumor or getting biopsy surgeons take all the necessary precautions. They use different tools for different area and use special method for such kinds of treatment.

4. Can lumps in your breast cause cancer?

You don’t have to panic when you get to know that you have lump in your breast and it will cause cancer because only a small percentage of such lumps turn out to be cancerous. In this case you should consult with your doctor first.

Cancer is a journey, not the end of the road. People live with cancer and fight it with all they have in them. We have tried to cover the most common myths that people easily fall prey to. The only thing about such a dangerous yet curable disease is that people should consult cancer specialists when it comes to any confusion. Merely knowing something from somewhere won’t suffice and shall only add to the chaos.