Cancer Cell Metastasis and How Cells Diffuse Into Diverse Parts of the Body

Cancer is coined as the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that have mutated from normal tissues. This growth is known to kill when these cells spread throughout the body and prevent normal function of vital organs. These cells are able to develop in almost any organ, fluid, or tissue within the body. Each organ within the body consists of specialized cells that carry out specific functions, such as transportation of nutrients, oxygen, waste materials, and …

…using the lymphatic system, researchers focused upon the lymph nodes and lungs. These particular areas are known as common destinations for typical breast cancer cells. Experiments such as this provide a better understanding of how cancer in fact metastasizes. New developments in cancer research enable scientists to understand how and why cancer spreads from its original source. With understanding how these cells function, we can develop new targets for therapy and block metastasis from occurring.