How Does Clear Cell Carcinoma Located Outside The Colon Spread To The Lungs?
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Question : How does clear cell carcinoma located outside the colon spread to the lungs
Brief Answer:
Metastasis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Clear cell carcinoma outside colon spread to lungs by a mechanism called metastasis.
The cancer cells from colon spread to lungs by blood and lymphatic system which is the protective mechanism of our body.
Feel free to ask further.
Regards
Dr. Monish De
Oncologist
Metastasis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Clear cell carcinoma outside colon spread to lungs by a mechanism called metastasis.
The cancer cells from colon spread to lungs by blood and lymphatic system which is the protective mechanism of our body.
Feel free to ask further.
Regards
Dr. Monish De
Oncologist
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