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What exactly is renal cancer on the lungs?
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Metastatic disease: This occurs when the kidney cancer has progressed and has spread to the lungs. Kidney cancer, like all cancers, can spread (metastasize) if left untreated. Kidney cancer typically spreads to local lymph nodes, other organs, and also the lungs.
Answered 5/26/2014
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Metastatic disease: Meaning that the kidney cancer has spread to the lung.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Metastasis: Renal cell carcinoma often spreads or metastasizes to the lungs. If there are few spots, they may be able to be surgically removed.
Answered 6/3/2014
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