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Is cancer that goes to the brain deadly?
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Mostly: Usually metastases to the brain herald a poor prognosis but they should be treated nonetheless to avoid seizures and headaches. There are a few cases in which a single or a couple of mets in the brain can be operated and radiated and the patient may do well long term if the cancer is under control elsewhere. Can't say it happens often, though. Best to you.
Answered 4/8/2013
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