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| Realizar exámenes y pruebas para determinar el grado de diseminación del cáncer dentro del cuerpo; en particular, si la enfermedad se diseminó desde el lugar original hasta otras partes del cuerpo. Es importante conocer el estadio de la enfermedad para poder planificar el mejor tratamiento. |
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