Where Does Metastatic Breast Cancer Spread?

Metastatic breast cancer is a type of breast cancer that is considered advanced and spreads to a new area of the body. In metastatic breast cancer, the cells are increased and they spread to any part of the body.

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The following body parts are the most commonly affected:

1. Liver: As soon as metastatic breast cancer spreads to the liver, the symptoms include weight loss, poor appetite, abdominal bloating, swelling of the legs, nausea, weakness, and more.
2. Lungs: When metastatic breast cancer spreads to the lungs, the most common symptoms include pain in the lungs, wheezing, coughing, shortness of the breast, and others.
3. Bones: When metastatic breast cancer spreads to the bones, the most common symptoms include pain, bone fracture, fatigue, nausea, etc. The most commonly affected areas are the ribs, the spine, and long bones.
4. Brain: Once the metastatic breast cancer reaches the brain or spinal cord it results in different symptoms including pain, confusion, memory loss, stroke, doubled vision, and so on.

Even if you have noticed these symptoms or have been diagnosed with metastatic cancer, be sure to talk about it with your physician and get proper support. To get the important treatment that you need, you can consult Dr. Elsa, one of the Top Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Dubai, offering Obstetric and Gynaecological Services in Dubai. To find out more, visit our website or book an appointment for the same.

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