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“medulla” refers to soft structure of marrow (tumors are often soft) can be found in multiple organs and tissues like, thyroid gland, breast, kidneys, colon, pancreas.

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Is a type of:

Breast cancer

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

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