Metastaas
Metastasis is a biological process by which cancer cells spread from their original site of growth to other parts of the body. This process is a critical factor in the progression and lethality of cancer. Metastatic cancer cells can travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system, establishing secondary tumors in distant organs. The ability of cancer cells to metastasize is influenced by various factors, including genetic mutations, the tumor microenvironment, and the immune system.
Metastasis typically occurs in several stages. Initially, cancer cells undergo genetic and epigenetic changes that enable
The spread of cancer cells to distant organs can occur via several routes, including the bloodstream, lymphatic
Metastasis is a complex and multistep process that involves a combination of genetic, epigenetic, and environmental