CNS

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The CNS refers to the central nervous system and is comprised of the brain and spinal cord. Metastasis from breast cancer to the central nervous system most commonly occurs as brain metastasis, but can also become leptomeningeal disease, which is metastasis to the lining of the brain and spinal cord. Brain and leptomeningeal metastasis are collectively referred to as CNS metastasis.

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