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Overview

Metastasis is the process by which cancer or other disease advances to other parts of the body without being directly connected with it. The metastatic cancer is the one which spreads from the basic site of emergence into different parts of the body. The common areas of spread in metastatic cancer are liver, lungs, bones, lymph nodes, etc. Basically, in metastatic cancer, cancer cells break away from the site of their formation and travel through the lymph and blood system to form new tumors in other areas of the body.

Symptoms

The symptoms of metastatic cancer are generally based on the location of the metastasis. Some common signs and symptoms of metastatic cancer include: Bone metastasis- Pain and fractures Brain metastasis- Headache, dizziness, or seizures Liver metastasis- Jaundice or swelling Lung metastasis- Shortness of breathDFDAFF


Causes

Some routes that are responsible for the occurrence of metastatic cancer are: Transcoelomic Lymphatic spread Hematogenous spread Transplantation or implantation


Diagnosis

The diagnosis of metastatic cancer involves certain tests and procedures to confirm the presence of cancerous tissue. Ythe doctor may ask you to perform some special tests for the same. ... Blood tests MRI and CT scan Ultrasound Tumor markers


Treatments

The main emphasis is to slow down the expansion or spread of the metastatic cancer. The treatment for metastatic cancer basically depends on the category of cancer, starting point, location of the metastasis and other factors. .. Chemotherapy Hormone therapy Radiation therapy Biological therapy Surgery


Prevention

The disease can be prevented by: Limit MMP activity Consume an anti-inflammatory diet Limit alcohol consumption Don’t smoke


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