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distant cancer

Definition / meaning of distant cancer

Refers to cancer that has spread from the original (primary) tumor to distant organs or distant lymph nodes. Also known as distant metastasis.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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