22 Flashcards
1
Q
What is metastatic cancer?
A
Metastatic cancer is cancer that spreads from where it started to a distant part of the body.
2
Q
What stage is metastatic cancer often referred to as?
A
For many types of cancer
3
Q
What is the process by which cancer cells spread to other parts of the body called?
A
The process by which cancer cells spread to other parts of the body is called metastasis.
4
Q
What role do lymphatic vessels play in cancer metastasis?
A
Lymphatic vessels are not generally visible in dissections but are the major route by which carcinoma metastasizes.
