INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM
DERMIS
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travel to other parts of the body
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grow and do not travel
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they are harmless
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Cancer that spreads from where it started to a distant part of the body is called metastatic cancer. For many types of cancer, it is also called stage IV (4) cancer. The process by which cancer cells spread to other parts of the body is called metastasis.
Detailed explanation-2: -Malignant tumors are cancerous (ie, they invade other sites). They spread to distant sites via the bloodstream or the lymphatic system. This spread is called metastasis. Metastasis can occur anywhere in the body and most commonly is found in the liver, lungs, brain, and bone.
Detailed explanation-3: -Primary and secondary cancer Cells from the primary site may break away and spread to other parts of the body. These cells can then grow and form other tumours. These are called secondary cancers or metastases.