Biopsies Clearly Carry Risk

          Barton Chiropractic in Concord is constantly reviewing the latest healthcare research so that     we can provide you with the best possible health care. Recently I ran across this article so I thought I would share it.

Writing in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, researchers stated:¹

“A better representation of the risks and benefits of research biopsies in study protocols and informed consents is needed.”

This was their conclusion after finding that more than 5 percent of biopsies in cancer drug trials may cause complications, but the informed consent documents did not adequately explain this. In fact, on average the consent documents had only 39 words addressing risks from invasive biopsies – less than the number of words used to address risks for simple blood draws.

Of the 745 tumor biopsies reviewed for the study, 39 resulted in complications, including lung air leaks, bleeding and other major effects that required hospitalization or surgery.

Whether you’re participating in a drug trial, or considering a biopsy for another medical reason, you should know that while biopsy risks are rarely discussed, there are risks, indeed.

           Chiropractors

Chiropractors have always maintained that surgery should be a last resort. This is another case of drugs and surgery taking the place of a healthy lifestyle. Drugs and surgery are an industry.

There is way more money to be made on our laziness than prevention. For more information, click: Concord Chiropractic . Or call 925 685-2002 to schedule a free consultation to see how Chiropractic can help you take charge of your health.