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Are secondary breast cancer in their bones and lymph nodes ( in my neck) common?

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Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

Can occur: Breast cancers can spread to lymph nodes or through the blood stream to the bones. Needs special testing, maybe pet scan, maybe biopsy to tell.

Dr Sneid and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/4/2013

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A member asked:

Are secondary breast cancer in their bones and lymph nodes ( in my neck) common?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

Dr Sneid and 3 doctors agreed

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