Metastasis/Metastases
Metastasis is the process of cancer spreading to other parts of the body. This happens because individual cancer cells can travel through the lymphatic system and lodge in distant parts of the body. These stray cells then divide and duplicate themselves, forming new tumours. These are known as metastases or secondary tumours.
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[...] head or neck, but can also appear on other parts of the body. Basal cell carcinoma does not usually metastasise or spread to other areas of the body, but can become invasive as it grows. Treatment for basal cell [...]
04 Aug 2010 at 11:39 am