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How likely is survival for patients with relapses in cancer?

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Dr. Kenneth Lee answered

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Depends : Depends on multiple factors- including cancer location, where the cancer recurred, how early the recurrence is diagnosed, and what other treatments have been used in the past. See your oncologist for details.

Dr Mathew agreed

Answered 2/4/2017

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