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There is a solitary focus of increased activity in left lateral rib. i have head and neck cancer. is it possible that my cancer has spread to my bone?
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May be: Metastasis of head and neck cancer to bone is possible but not common. See your oncologist for further work up and treatment.
Answered 2/8/2014
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