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Cancer: many in their 70's and 80's may have slow growing prostate cancer. if person also has terminal ileum neuroendocrine tumor cancer, does it absolutely mean there is mets or can both cancers be distinct and separate events?
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The two cancers mentioned are distinct and seprate
Answered 1/2/2023
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It is likely that these are 2 different malignancies with different primaries. Goals of care should be carefully explored with the oncologist and based on all available details.
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