Metastazele
Metastazele, in medical terms metastases, are secondary tumors that arise when cancer cells detach from a primary tumor and travel to distant sites in the body, where they form new tumors. This process typically involves invasion into blood or lymphatic vessels, survival in circulation, exit at a new location, and growth within a supportive microenvironment.
Common metastatic sites vary by the type of primary cancer but often include the liver, lungs, bones,
Diagnosis relies on imaging methods such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and positron emission tomography,
Treatment of metastazele is typically systemic, aiming to control disease and prolong survival. This includes chemotherapy,