Tumor metastasis is a process by which cancer cells are spread to other parts of the body. When viewed under a microscope and tested in other ways, metastatic cancer cells have certain features like those of the primary cancer and not like the cells in the place where the metastatic cancer was started.
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My mother is diagnosed with breast cancer. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My mother is 56 years old and has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. I am concerned about the possibility of metastasis. One of my distant aunts had uterine cancer. Given this situation and our family's health history, could you explain more about the risk factors and signs ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Risk factors for metastasis in breast cancer include an advanced stage at diagnosis, larger tumor size, lymph node involvement, and specific molecular features. Signs may include persistent pain, unexplained ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My brother, who is 55 years old, has been diagnosed with metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. This is a case of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) status post right radical nephrectomy performed eight years ago, with a recent late recurrence of the disease. Metastases have been observed in multiple sites, including the bone... Read Full »