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Where Breast Cancer Spreads Most Often: A Clear Guide to Common Sites

Breast cancer most often spreads, or metastasizes, to nearby lymph nodes first, and then to bones, lungs, liver, and brain. Understanding these common sites helps clinicians cho...

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Breast Cancer and Weight Loss: Understanding the Connection

Unplanned breast cancer and weight loss commonly occur together and can signal tumor effects, treatment side effects, or metabolic changes. Weight loss during treatment may redu...

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Cancer at Christmas: what to know about risk, screening, and support during the holiday season

Cancer at Christmas is an evergreen concern that combines medical realities with the pressures of the holiday season. During this period, people may delay seeking care, experien...

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Duke Cancer Institute Brain Mets: What to Know About Care and Treatment

When cancer spreads to the brain, known as brain metastases, patients and families seek high-level, coordinated care from a specialized team. The Duke Cancer Institute Brain Met...

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