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Which types of cancer are the most common in teens and how do they affect a person?
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Several types: Pediatric patients in this age group can have cancer theoretically in every part of the body. This is a subject best referred to a pediatric oncologist and pediatric oncosurgeon for further guidance. Visit http://www.Cancer.Gov/cancertopics/aya/types for more details.
Answered 12/9/2013
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