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Metastatic Brain Tumor
Alternate Names : Brain Tumor - Metastatic, Brain Tumor - Secondary, Cancer - Brain Tumor (Secondary)
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Metastatic Brain Tumor Prognosis (Expectations)
In general, the probable outcome is fairly poor. Many people with metastatic brain tumors have widespread tumor metastasis. Death often occurs within 2 years.
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• Definition
• Metastatic Brain Tumor Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Metastatic Brain Tumor Symptoms & Signs
• Metastatic Brain Tumor Prevention
• Metastatic Brain Tumor Diagnosis & Tests
• Metastatic Brain Tumor Treatment
• Metastatic Brain Tumor Prognosis
• Metastatic Brain Tumor Complications
• Metastatic Brain Tumor Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 11/7/2002
Reviewed By : Ezra E. W. Cohen, M.D., Department of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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