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Percent of first metastasis by type and race among patients with stage I-III breast cancer, 1992−1999.
| Type of first metastasis | White (n=3,295) | African American (n=347) | Other (n=115) | Total (n=3,757) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bone | 42.9 | 39.5 | 33.9 | 42.3 |
| Lung | 22.4 | 22.7 | 27.8 | 22.6 |
| Liver | 13.0 | 16.4 | 14.8 | 13.4 |
| Brain | 6.5 | 9.2 | 8.7 | 6.8 |
| Gastrointestinal* | 5.6 | 4.6 | 6.1 | 5.5 |
| Other | 9.6 | 7.6 | 8.7 | 9.4 |
Includes small intestine/duodenum, large intestine/rectum, retroperitoneum/peritoneum, other digestive organs/spleen
