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Is it true if a person might have thyroid nodule cancer and they are about to do a biopsy is it true that the biopsy has a chance to spread the cancer ?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, it does not. Take care.

Answered 7/26/2023

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