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Metastatic Cancer
Metastasis is the movement or spreading of cancer cells from one organ or tissue to another. Cancer cells usually spread through the bloodstream or the
Alternative Names
Metastatic cancer; Cancer metastases
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Whether or not cancer cells metastasize (spread to) to other parts of the body depends on many factors, including:
- The type of cancer
- The stage of the cancer
- Original location of the cancer
Treatment depends on the type of...
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The Metastatic Cancer Patient's Guide to the CT Scan in 16 Easy Steps
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Keri's Metastatic Breast Cancer Story: First Radiation Treatment for...
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Keri's Metastatic Breast Cancer Story: The Breast Cancer has Spread
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Metastatic cancer to the lung
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Metastatic cancer to the lung is cancer that starts somewhere else in the body and spreads to the lungs.See also: Lung cancerAlternative NamesLung... Read more »
Metastatic cancer to the lung
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lung metastases TreatmentIn most cases, metastatic cancer to the lung is a sign that the cancer has spread into the bloodstream. Usually cancer will... Read more »
Metastatic cancer to the lung
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lung metastases PreventionNot all cancers can be prevented. However, many can be prevented by:Eating a healthy dietExercising regularlyLimiting... Read more »
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