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How do cancerous cells spread from the lungs to the other parts of the body?

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Various routes: Can spread via the blood stream, the lymphatics, direct invasion, or through the airways.

Answered 10/6/2011

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Ways to spread: Hematologic and lymphatic spread- i.e. Through the blood and lymphatic organ. Also, can spread directly- with direct invasion to the adjacent organ.

Dr Enriquez and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 12/15/2012

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