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Why is there still a decently high 5 year mortality rate asscociated with meningioma even it fully removed? i dont quite understand
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How high?: 10 year survival rate is about 60%. You may consult this site for more information. http://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/meningioma/statistics
Answered 9/26/2016
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