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Secondary breast cancer

Secondary or metastatic breast cancer occurs when breast cancer cells spread from the breast to other parts of the body. Read about diagnosis, treatment and living with secondary breast cancer.

In this section

1. What is secondary breast cancer?

What is secondary breast cancer?

2. Spot the symptoms

3. Diagnosis

4. Treatment and living with

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Living with Secondary Breast Cancer

You can count on Living with Secondary Breast Cancer to be there for you, no matter what.

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Younger Women with Secondaries Together

If you're a younger woman with secondary breast cancer, we're here for you. Meet other women who understand and get tailored support.

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