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Get the facts about biopsies and cancer spread. Learn about the low risk of tumor seeding and the crucial role of biopsies in cancer diagnosis.

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Because mesothelioma is rare, it's been hard to study it well. Most experts agree that treatment in a clinical trial should be considered for any type or stage of mesothelioma. This way people can get ...

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