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    The document discusses and dispels several common myths about cancer. It explains that while genetics and environmental/lifestyle factors both play a role in cancer development, cancer is not always hereditary. It also clarifies that biopsies and other diagnostic tests do not cause the spread of cancer, and that complete surgical removal is not always necessary compared to breast conservation. Additionally, it notes that factors like mobile phones, deodorants, and clothing do not cause cancer and that alternative therapies are not proven treatments. The document emphasizes that cancer treatments and outcomes can vary between individuals.

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    The document discusses and dispels several common myths about cancer. It explains that while genetics and environmental/lifestyle factors both play a role in cancer development, cancer is not always hereditary. It also clarifies that biopsies and other diagnostic tests do not cause the spread of cancer, and that complete surgical removal is not always necessary compared to breast conservation. Additionally, it notes that factors like mobile phones, deodorants, and clothing do not cause cancer and that alternative therapies are not proven treatments. The document emphasizes that cancer treatments and outcomes can vary between individuals.

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    Cancer Myths

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    Dr Vedant Kabra - Oncologist in Delhi
    The document discusses and dispels several common myths about cancer. It explains that while genetics and environmental/lifestyle factors both play a role in cancer development, cancer is not always hereditary. It also clarifies that biopsies and other diagnostic tests do not cause the spread of cancer, and that complete surgical removal is not always necessary compared to breast conservation. Additionally, it notes that factors like mobile phones, deodorants, and clothing do not cause cancer and that alternative therapies are not proven treatments. The document emphasizes that cancer treatments and outcomes can vary between individuals.

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    Myths around Cancer

    Vedant Kabra
    Head of Surgical Oncology,
    Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka

    Phone: 9871173828
    E-mail: drvedant@gmail.com
    Tumor OR Cancer
    Cancer is always Hereditary
    GENETIC

    ENVIRONMENTAL
    INFECTION / HABITS

    Interplay of Environment & Genes


    Cancer is Contagious
    Biopsy / FNAC causes Spread
    of Cancer
    Don’t put knife to cancer – it
    would spread like a WILDFIRE !!
    Complete removal of breast is
    better than breast Conservation
    Mobile phones, Deodorants,
    Dark colored innerwear
    Sugar, Alternative therapies
    Comparing treatments /
    Outcomes

    Tumors behave differently in


    different individuals
    So does treatment !!
    Cancer is Incurable
    drvedant@gmail.com
    9871173828
    Sunrise, GOA 2010

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