The Process of Cancer Metastasis

[VibrantVoyagers]

Hey folks, I came across the term "cancer metastasis" while reading a medical article. Can anyone explain what it means?

[FreddyM]

Cancer metastasis refers to the process where cancer cells spread from the place they first formed to another part of the body. It's one of the reasons why cancer can be such a challenging disease to treat.

[HallH]

Adding to 's point, in metastasis, the cancer cells detach from the original tumor, travel through the blood or lymphatic system and form a new tumor in other organs or tissues of the body.

[Prattabc]

Indeed,. And it's important to know that metastasis is not a new type of cancer, it's still the same type of cancer as the original tumor.

[Bridget123]

Thank you all for the detailed explanation. It really helps to understand complex medical terminologies in simpler terms.

[Griffith]

Absolutely. And remember the best way to fight against diseases like cancer is to keep yourself well-informed and aware.