Surgery remains a mainstay in the treatment of many forms of cancer,but it is no longer used in diagnosis due to the risks associated with surgery and improved nonsurgical diagnostic methods.

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Surgery is still used in the diagnosis of cancer through procedures like biopsies, where a small amount of tissue is removed and examined for cancer cells. This is because, in some cases, it provides the most accurate diagnosis.

Surgery Remains a Mainstay in the Treatment of Many Forms