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Metastatic cancer

Metastatic cancer is cancer that has spread (metastasized) from where it started to another part of the body. Cancer can spread almost anywhere. But often it spreads to the bones, liver, brain, or lungs.

Current as of: October 25, 2023

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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