Metastatic Cancer: Myths Vs Facts

Metastatic cancer, also known as advanced-stage cancer, starts in one organ and then spread to other organs of the body.Dr Rucha Kaushik, Consultant, Breast Cancer Surgeon, P D Hinduja Hospital & MRC busts some myths associated with high-grade cancer.Also read: Metastatic cancer - everything you need to know about the disease Sonali Bendre is fighting

Fact: Treatment decisions are to be made in consultation with expert clinician after diagnosing the appropriate stage of the cancer. Once diagnosed, treatment protocol should to be followed as per recommendation.Also read: 4 treatment options for metastatic cancer that patients can consider

Fact: Biopsy is mandatory to diagnosis the exact of cancer type, grade, and aggressiveness of the tumour. Biopsy helps in understanding the kind of treatment that the cancer will respond to better.

Fact: The treatment depends on the stage of cancer at the time of diagnosis and the organ(s) involved. The combination of chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy form the treatment protocol. Nothing about the treatment is aggressive or non-aggressive. All cancers to be treated with utmost care.Also read: 4 treatment options for metastatic cancer that patients can consider

Fact: Cancer isn't a death sentence. Early detection saves life. Diagnosis at early stage gives better chances of complete cure.