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Metastatic Cancer
Medical Questions » Metastatic Cancer
| Name: Metastatic Cancer |
| Also known as: Secondary Cancer |
| Spread of cancer from one organ to another, often to lymph nodes, the liver (hepatic metastases), bone or lungs. |
Causes of Metastatic Cancer
Cancer can eat into a blood vessel or lymph channel and spread to distant parts of the body. Localized spread is also possible. |
Symptoms of Metastatic Cancer
Depends upon the organ(s) involved. The function of the affected organ is usually affected. Nausea, weight loss, loss of appetite and general tiredness are symptoms of most forms of cancer that occur in addition to the
symptoms caused by the failure of the affected organ. |
Tests for Metastatic Cancer
Detecting a metastatic deposit of cancer may be difficult. Blood tests, X-rays, ultrasound, CT and MRI scans are used in the search. |
Treatment for Metastatic Cancer
Depends on site of cancer deposits. May involve surgery, anti-cancer drugs and irradiation.
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Complications of Metastatic Cancer of its treatment
Depends on site of cancer deposits. |
Likely Outcome of Metastatic Cancer
Depends on site of cancer deposits, but metastases indicate a worsening of the cancer and a greater difficulty in treatment. |
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