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Could a local tumor in the lung spread to develop bone metases without affecting the rest of the lungs?

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Yes: Commonly seen in small cell cancers; and sometimes in non small cells types as well.

Answered 12/16/2012

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Could a local tumor in the lung spread to develop bone metases without affecting the rest of the lungs?

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