Brother Zhang has always been in good health, but recently he has always felt that something is wrong with his body. First his appetite deteriorated, he couldn't eat, and then he lost weight inexplicably. What worried him even more was that he found that he had a lump in some places on his body, and it was quite painful to the touch.
Brother Zhang was very scared, he was worried about whether he had a serious illness. In fact, these symptoms are the signs of cancer cells before they metastasize and spread. Remind everyone that if you have abnormal symptoms such as loss of appetite, weight loss, lumps and pain in your body, you must go to the hospital for a check-up in time.
Brother Zhang later went to the hospital, and the results of the examination surprised him. The doctor told him that he did have cancer, but fortunately it was detected early and there was still a chance for treatment. This made Brother Zhang deeply realize that health and wellness are really important, and he can't wait until his body has a problem to regret it.
So, what are the symptoms that will occur before cancer cells metastasize and spread? In fact, there are many other symptoms that we need to pay attention to. I will continue to reveal the following article for you, so stay tuned!
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After a series of painful treatments such as surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, many cancer patients think that they can breathe a sigh of relief and recuperate.
However, they often ignore an important fact: 1~3 years after discharge from the hospital is a high-risk period for cancer recurrence and metastasis. According to statistics, about 90% of cancer patients die due to recurrence or metastasis of cancer during this time period.
So why do cancer cells spread so wildly? It starts with the difference in the growth of normal cells and cancer cells.
In our body, each cell has its own rhythm of work, whether dividing, stationary, or dying, all following a strict procedure.
But cancer cells are different, they seem to be out of control, growing and dividing like crazy without any restrictions. This disorder of growth signals is the root cause of the continuous spread of cancer cells and the metastasis of cancer.
There are many ways in which cancer cells can spread, but there are four of the most common: direct spread, lymphatic metastasis, bloodstream metastasis, and implant metastasis. Direct spread is like cancer cells "burrowing" in the body, directly invading adjacent tissues and organs;
These metastases make the treatment of cancer extremely difficult. Once cancer cells spread throughout the body, it means that we need to fight thousands of cancer cells, not just a small local.
This also explains why many cancer patients still die due to the recurrence or metastasis of the cancer after a series of treatments.
Types of cancer that are prone to metastasis
While all types of cancer have a potential risk of metastasis, certain cancers are more susceptible to metastasis due to their biology and the way they grow.
Understanding these types of cancers that are prone to metastasis can help us better prevent and treat them.
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, with triple-negative breast cancer attracting attention due to its high aggressiveness and metastasis.
This type of cancer often spreads rapidly through the blood and lymphatic system to other parts of the body, making it extremely challenging for patients to treat. Therefore, it is particularly important for breast cancer patients to be detected early, treated aggressively, and have regular follow-ups.
Small cell lung cancer is a type of lung cancer that is very malignant despite its relatively low incidence. Small cell lung cancer can metastasize at an early stage, which makes many patients lose the opportunity for surgical treatment when they are diagnosed.
For small cell lung cancer patients, in addition to actively receiving treatments such as chemoradiotherapy, it is also important to maintain a good lifestyle and mentality.
Lymphoma is a malignant tumor that originates in the lymphatic system, and is relatively difficult to treat due to its lymphatic characteristics throughout the body.
Patients with lymphoma often face a higher risk of recurrence and metastasis after treatment. Therefore, patients with lymphoma need to undergo regular re-examination and monitoring in order to detect and manage possible recurrence or metastasis in a timely manner.
Pancreatic cancer is known as the "king of cancers", its malignancy is extremely high, and the early symptoms are not obvious, and many patients are already at an advanced stage when they are diagnosed.
Pancreatic cancer also has a very high metastasis rate, and even some patients who are detected early tend to face a higher risk of recurrence after surgery.
Therefore, for pancreatic cancer patients, in addition to active treatment, it is also necessary to pay attention to lifestyle modifications, dietary adjustments, etc., to reduce the risk of recurrence.