The word "metastatic" refers to a medical condition where cancer cells have spread from one part of the body to another, typically through the bloodstream or lymphatic system. Full definition
«For patients with metastatic cancer of the brain, the importance of surviving for a longer period of time can not be overstated,» Litofsky said. (sciencedaily.com)
In the brief time that drugs known as CDK4 / 6 inhibitors have been approved for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer, doctors have made a startling observation: in certain patients, the drugs — designed to halt cancer cell division — do not just stop tumors from growing but can cause them to shrink, in some cases markedly. (sciencedaily.com)
Rashid OM, Nagahashi M, Ramachandran S, Yamada A, Graham L, Milstien S, Spiegel S, Bear HD, Takabe K. Resection of the Primary Tumor Improves Survival in Metastatic Breast Cancer by Reduction of Overall Tumor Burden. (roswellpark.org)