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{{SK}} Metastatic neoplasm; secondary tumor; disseminated cancer; metastases
{{SK}} Metastatic neoplasm; secondary tumor; disseminated cancer; metastases
==Overview==


== [[Metastasis overview|Overview]] ==


== [[Metastasis historical perspective|Historical Perspective]] ==


== [[Metastasis classification|Classification]] ==


===Pulmonary metastases===
== [[Metastasis pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]] ==


== [[Metastasis causes|Causes]] ==


'''Patient#2'''
== [[Metastasis differential diagnosis|Differentiating Metastasis from other Diseases]] ==


== Treatments for metastatic cancer ==
== [[Metastasis epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]] ==
Whether or not a cancer is local or has spread to other locations affects treatment and survival. If the cancer spreads to other tissues and organs, it may decrease a patient's likelihood of survival. However, there are some cancers (i.e., [[leukemia]], brain) that can kill without spreading at all.


When cancer has metastasized, it may be treated with [[radiosurgery]], [[chemotherapy]], [[radiation therapy]], [[biological therapy]], [[hormone therapy]], [[surgery]] or a combination of these. The choice of treatment generally depends on the type of primary cancer, the size and location of the metastasis, the patient's age and general health, and the types of treatments used previously. In patients diagnosed with CUP, it is still possible to treat the disease even when the primary tumor cannot be located.
== [[Metastasis risk factors|Risk Factors]] ==


The treatment options currently available are rarely able to cure metastatic cancer, though some tumors, such as [[testicular cancer]], are usually still curable.
== [[Metastasis screening|Screening]] ==


==Related chapters==
== [[Metastasis natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]] ==


*[[Disseminated disease]]
== [[Metastasis diagnosis|Diagnosis]] ==


==Resources==
[[Metastasis history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Metastasis physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Metastasis laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Metastasis chest x ray|Chest X Ray]] | [[Metastasis CT|CT]] | [[Metastasis echocardiography or ultrasound|Echocardiography or Ultrasound]] | [[Metastasis other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Metastasis other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]


'''Medical information about metastatic cancer'''
== Treatment ==
*[http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Sites-Types/metastatic Q&A: Metastatic Cancer] – from the [[National Cancer Institute]]
*[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?rid=cmed.chapter.2030 Invasion and Metastases] – from ''Cancer Medicine'' e.5
*[http://www.childrenshospital.org/research/Site2029/mainpageS2029P23sublevel45.html How Cancer Grows and Spreads] – an interactive Flash presentation that explores the progression of a carcinoma from a single cell to metastasis; from the research department of [[Children's Hospital Boston]]
*[http://www.pathologyatlas.ro/Metastasis.html Metastasis photo] at the ''Atlas of Pathology'' website


'''Charities and advocacy groups dealing with metastatic cancer'''
[[Metastasis medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Metastasis surgery|Surgery]] | [[Metastasis primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Metastasis secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] | [[Metastasis cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] | [[Metastasis future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]]
*[http://www.metacancer.org The MetaCancer Foundation] – resources and support for metastatic cancer survivors and their caregivers
*[http://www.mbcnetwork.org Metastatic Breast Cancer Network]
*[http://www.kidcancer.org Children's Cancer Research Charity for Metastatic Cancer in Kids]


'''Not specifically about metastatic cancer'''
== Case Studies ==
*[http://cancerguide.org/basic.html Understanding Cancer Types and Staging] – a patients' guide at the ''CancerGuide'' website
*[http://www.cancerforums.net Cancer Forums] – physicians answering questions about cancer


== References ==
: [[Metastasis case study one|Case #1]]
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== Related chapters ==
 
* [[Disseminated disease]]
 
== External links ==
 
* [http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Sites-Types/metastatic Q&A: Metastatic Cancer] – from the [[National Cancer Institute]]
* [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?rid=cmed.chapter.2030 Invasion and Metastases] – from ''Cancer Medicine''


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Metastasis
CT scan with metastatic tumour in lung (upper left lobe, seen on the right side of picture)
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Synonyms and keywords: Metastatic neoplasm; secondary tumor; disseminated cancer; metastases

Overview

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Classification

Pathophysiology

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Differentiating Metastasis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

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