How do you actually die with cancer?

Organ failure: Death from cancer can occur in many ways : 1. Organ failure- primary cause of death is due to spread of malignant cells leading to vital organ failure (lung, liver, brain, and/or bone marrow) 2. Embolus- deposit into the lung, heart, or brain 3. Infection- due to increased suseptibility from bone marrow occupation or treatment induced white blood cell count decrease.

Organ failure: Spread of cancer from its original site to other sites is considered incurable and depending on the age at diagnosis, will most liekly take one's life. When a cancer spreads to a vital organ like the liver, lungs, or brain either the growth of the tumor taking over normal liver, lung, or brain function will contribute to death or the need to continue to take chemotherapy will effect organ function.