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metastasis

[muh-tas-tuh-sis] / məˈtæs tə sɪs /


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Chronically high IL-6 levels have also been linked to recurrence and metastasis of multiple types of cancer.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 15, 2026

"This could suggest that, to develop treatments for pancreatic cancer metastasis, the gene may not need to be entirely shut down to have a positive effect," says Feinberg.

From Science Daily Apr. 7, 2026

After training, the model was able to predict metastasis and colon cancer recurrence with nearly 80% accuracy, outperforming existing methods.

From Science Daily Mar. 21, 2026

The strategy may also help prevent metastasis, a crucial stage in cancer progression.

From Science Daily Mar. 12, 2026

He speaks of a metastasis to the kidneys and bladder being peculiarly favorable in empyema.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Three weeks later, she learnt she actually had stage three cancer with limited metastases.

From Barron's Feb. 15, 2026

After the mice were given cancer cells that formed lung metastases, treatment with the AbLec led to fewer lung metastases than treatment with trastuzumab alone.

From Science Daily Dec. 23, 2025

A major validation of this approach came from a melanoma trial that delivered results few expected: a 49% reduction in cancer recurrence and a 62% reduction in deadly distant metastases.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 5, 2025

Although this difference was not statistically significant, those treated with pembrolizumab had a 42% lower chance of developing distant metastases, meaning cancer that spread to areas such as the liver, lungs, or bones.

From Science Daily Oct. 20, 2025

In general, it may be said that periosteal tumours are less favourable than central ones, because they are more liable to give rise to metastases.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Alexis Thomson




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