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I wanted to know is breast cancer really a systemic disease?

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Dr. Ilana Newman answered

Specializes in Palliative Care

Not necessarily: Breast cancer that is small and has not spread from the breast is considered a localized disease, making it easier to treat and less chance of recurrence. Cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes indicates that it may have spread to other sites and may be a systemic condition, making it harder to treat.

Answered 7/27/2014

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