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Metastasis |
| Definition: |
| Metastasis is the movement or spreading of cancer cells from one organ or tissue to another. Cancer cells usually spread via the bloodstream, or lymph system. |
| Alternative Names: |
| Metastatic cancer; Cancer metastases |
| Information: |
Whether or not cancer cells metastasize (spread) to other parts of the body depends on many factors, including:
Treatment depends on the type of cancer and where it has metastasized (where it has spread to). |
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