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What is the life expectancy once metastatic cancer is found in the bones and lungs?

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Dr. Michael Thompson answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Depends: Depends on the primary cancer diagnosis and other issues. Bone mets can be treated with bisphosphonate (zometa) or Denosumab (xgeva) as well as radiation or systemic (eg chemo) therapy.

Answered 6/25/2014

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