India, July 20 -- Cancer is one of the feared diagnoses across the globe, and despite the advances in cancer care made over the years, it continues to be commonly treated as a death sentence.

The seriousness of the condition has even led to the rise of some myths surrounding the disease, some of which are ridiculous, while others may be heartbreaking.

Taking to Instagram on July 13, Raipur-based senior cancer surgeon Dr Jayesh Sharma debunked four such myths.

Dr Sharma stated in clear terms that cancer does not spread through biopsy.

"The reason people believe this is that we often wait much too long before getting a biopsy. It is like driving a car at high speed and applying the brakes only when you are right next to a truck; if an a...