Invasion And Metastasis Flashcards
1
Q
What 3 major things are needed for a cancder to grow and invade at the primary site?
A
Altered adhesion
Stromal proteolysis
Motility
2
Q
What 3 things are required for a malignant cell to get from a primary site to a secondary site?
A
Grow and invade at the primary site
Enter a transport system and lodge at a secondary site
Grow at the secondary site
3
Q
Via what transport systems can cancer cells travel?
A
The blood vessels
Lymphatic vessels
Fluid in body cavities- trans coelomic spread
4
Q
What factors are required for a cancer invasion to grow at a secondary site?
A
Seed and soil phenomenon-
