Understanding Cancer

When Cancer Spreads

Metastasis is the process by which cancer cells spread from the place where they first formed to other parts of the body. Cancer cells break away from the original tumor, travel through the blood or lymphatic system, and form new tumors in other organs or tissues.

Understanding how cancer spreads is crucial for developing effective treatments to target and prevent metastasis.

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