Eli5: Why is a cancer a lot worse when it happens a second time?

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Eli5: Why is a cancer a lot worse when it happens a second time?

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The first time it can be localized to one or a cluster of tumors. The second means it was more wide spread and/or has become more wide spread than originally thought. You can have lots of little tumors which are harder to remove. Early detection is what you hope for.

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