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Can a core needle breast biopsy cause cancer cells to displace and spread?
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No evidence: There is no evidence that cancer cells will be displaced and cause spread by core needle biopsy , although theoretically possible , besides once diagnosis is established , definitive treatment will be done with out delay.
Answered 6/20/2020
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No: This was a theoretical concern many years ago in the early days of core biopsy. There is no evidence for it.
Answered 6/11/2017
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