"Metastatic spread" refers to the process of cancer cells breaking away from the original tumor and spreading to other parts of the body through the bloodstream or lymphatic system. Full definition
Swollen lymph nodes are often the earliest sign of metastatic spread of cancer cells. (sciencedaily.com)
Blocking TAM receptors via different routes of administration, including giving it as an oral «pill», markedly reduced metastatic spreading in our model systems,» says Magdalena Paolino, first author of the study. (sciencedaily.com)
«It suggests that sometimes, there's a large time window to disrupt metastatic spread,» says Valeri. (newscientist.com)