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Routes of Tumor Metastasis Explained by Neetu Gupta is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Cancer cells can spread from the primary tumor to other parts of the body through three main routes: lymphatic, hematogenous, and direct spread. The lymphatic route involves cancer cells traveling through the lymph nodes, following normal lymphatic drainage patterns. The hematogenous route involves cancer cells entering the bloodstream and spreading to organs like the lungs and liver. Direct spread occurs when cancer cells invade adjacent body cavities or spaces. Metastasis is a multi-step process involving
- Author
- Neetu Gupta
- Language
- EN