metastatic cancer
Tumor beyond origin
Metastatic cancer is cancer that has spread from its original site to other parts of the body.
Cancer cells break away from the primary tumor, travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system, and form new tumors in distant organs.
The breast cancer had become metastatic, with tumors now in her liver and bones.
Also called stage IV cancer, metastatic disease is generally more difficult to treat than localized cancer.
- stage fourMost advanced disease level
- chemotherapyAnti-cancer drug treatment
- clinical trialsControlled health research experiments
- second opinionAdditional expert consultation
- treatment optionsCourses of care offered
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- Fatal Diseasesglioblastoma, ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease, mesothelioma, motor neuron disease
- Terminal Illnessterminal diagnosis, incurable disease, end-stage, dying, ALS
- Breast Conditionsmastitis, breast pain, breast tenderness, breast lumps, inverted nipples
- lymphatic diseaseslymphoma, lymphedema, lymphadenitis, swollen lymph nodes, Hodgkin lymphoma
- Marrow Disordersbone marrow failure, myeloma, AML, leukemia, acute leukemia
- neck lumpsgoiter, lymph node, lymph nodes, swollen glands, enlarged thyroid
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