Treatment When Cancer MetastasizesAngela Hunter, BSN
When breast cancer cells spread to the brain, it is called as brain metastases or secondary breast cancer. It is also known as metastatic breast cancer, advanced breast cancer, secondary or stage four breast cancer, or secondary tumor. When cancer cells reach the brain, it cannot be cured bu...
Though some people use “recurrence” and “metastasis” to mean the same thing, they are different. Recurrence is more general. It simply means that cancer has returned – either as a metastasis or to the original breast. Metastasis is a specific type of recurrence. It means your original c...
In addition tothyroid cancerof the cell types mentioned previously, thyroid nodules may contain lymphoma(a cancerof the cells of the immune system). Cancerfrom other sites, such as the breast and kidney, can also spread (metastasize) to the thyroid. What are the symptoms of thyroid nodules?
Basal cell carcinoma is themost common and least dangerous form of skin cancer. It is slow-growing and rarely metastasizes to other areas of the body. Can basal cells turn into melanoma? Basal cell carcinoma does not progress into melanoma. Each is a separate and distinct type of skin cance...
signaling pathwaythat directs many processes in cells. A smoothly functioning TGF-beta pathway ensures proper cell growth, cell differentiation, and apoptosis (programmed cell death), and helps prevent tumor formation. When this pathway is deregulated, it can instead help tumors grow and metastasize....
None of the above results will alter our plan for treatment, but at this point it appears the cancerous cells are confined to the breast tumor. The schedule as it stands: Tuesday afternoon we meet with our oncologist to go over the schedule for post-surgery chemotherapy and radiation therapy...
In addition tothyroid cancerof the cell types mentioned previously, thyroid nodules may contain lymphoma(a cancerof the cells ofthe immune system). Cancer from other sites, such as the breast and kidney, can also spread (metastasize) to the thyroid. ...
Targeting the Sanctuary Site: Options when Breast Cancer Metastasizes to the BrainKrishnan, MridulaKrishnamurthy, JairamShonka, NicoleOncology (08909091)
In addition tothyroid cancerof the cell types mentioned previously, thyroid nodules may contain lymphoma(a cancerof the cells of the immune system). Cancerfrom other sites, such as the breast and kidney, can also spread (metastasize) to the thyroid. ...