Metastatic Disease

Metastasis is the spread of cancer in the body. The cells break off and go to other parts of the body. All tumors that are formed from the original tumor have the same cell makeup and the cancer is known by the location of the original tumor.

Some cancers tend to spread to certain body locations. The most common site of solid tumors is the lungs, bones, liver and brain. Lung cancer metastasizes to the brain or bones. Colon cancer spreads to the liver. Prostate spreads to the bones. Breast cancer spreads to bones, lungs, liver or brain. These tumors can go to other parts of the body and in the blood. They look for similar parts of the body like they originated from.

There may be early warning signs of cancer. It is real important to listen and pay attention to your body. If there is something happening, like a twinge of pain that keeps reoccurring, call your doctor and ask questions. It is better to know about a problem, than put off asking until it could be too late. The sooner the detection of the problem, the better the diagnosis will be.

There may not be any symptoms that you see or feel. Annual checkups with x-rays or blood tests can reveal cancer. There are many therapies used to treat metastatic cancer. The choice depends on many things, including the type of cancer and its location. New cancer treatments are being studied and clinical trials to see how effective it is on controlling the disease.

Our body produces a class of proteins that resist metastasis. Angiogenesis inhibitors can prevent metastasis. Diet and lifestyle changes can be help in fighting the disease. Cancer Treatment Centers of America never give up and give you options. They work as a team to help you fight the cancer. They are holistic in their approach to your overall health.