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Can you get cancer on your finger?
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Yes but rare: Cancer originating on finger may be related to skin, soft tissue, under nail (melanoma) or bone. Spread from cancer originating elsewhere can result in metastatic deposit in finger region.
Answered 10/7/2018
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Anywhere: Non as likely but possible.
Answered 3/18/2020
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