How Cancer Cells Migrate to Other Parts of the Body
This mechanism is being studied for it allows specific cancer cells from migrating into other organs causing a spread of the disease. Most cancer cells afflict a specific body part or organ comes in a specific form. One unique from the other but some instances such as that with breast cancer has them migrating into the bone, only to resurface years after successful treatment. This is why relapse is a common yet more deadlier recurrence of the disease for it seemingly learns the ropes of how it was killed, rendering the said method ineffective the next time round. Migration through the blood stream is the most likely culprit, using the body’s own blood circulation system to spread itself. The cancer cell then adapts to the new environment, inflicting the different cells, getting them to mutate as well. This “holy grail” of cancer progression would allow doctors to stem the spread of the disease thus stemming the spread. It would also allow a better understanding of the mechanisms at work, giving way to better treatment for future generations to use and benefit from.