Cynthia Jordan, Founder of Learn Look Locate, shared a post on LinkedIn:
How Cancer Spreads: What Cancer Patients Should Know About Metastasis – Charles Weaver, Medical Advisor for Learn Look Locate.
“1. Understanding Metastasis: When Cancer Travels
When we talk about metastatic cancer, we’re referring to cancer that has spread from its original site, this process is often called Stage 4 cancer, and it may feel overwhelming to hear. However, research is advancing quickly, and doctors are gaining new tools to better understand and treat metastatic disease.
Most cancer-related deaths occur because of metastasis rather than the original tumor. Because of this, knowing how cancer spreads can help you talk with your care team about the most up-to-date treatment options and what they may mean for your future.
2. Metastatic Cancer Cells Act Like Stem Cells—’Time Travelers’
Some cancer cells act like stem cells and adapt in amazing ways. They can ‘go back in time,’ return to a more primitive state, and transform into different types of cells to survive in new parts of the body. Researchers continue discovering how this adaptability works and how to block the pathways that allow cancer to spread or return.
Because of this flexibility, metastatic cells can be harder to treat. Even so, the science behind these discoveries is helping doctors create treatments that target this behavior more precisely.“
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