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What number of people each year are diagnosed with eye cancer?
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More than one types: You need to be specific about what type of Eye Cancer? There are several types of primary cancer arising in the eye(Retinoblastoma, Choroidal/ uveal melanoma are well known) and many tumros can spread(metastasize) to the inside of the eye(Retinal mets) from common cancers like breast and lung Cancer.
Answered 3/12/2020
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