Guest Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I know this is a simple question, but when you say 'mets' to the bone or 'met' to the brain, does that mean cancer cells from the primary location appearing in other parts? They aren't 'tumors' per se, rather cells that may form tumors if they increase in number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Yes to your question regarding Mets. You can go to the top of the page and click on Glossary and that will explain to you what Mets are as well. And just so you know, I deleted your other two duplicate posts regarding Mets. Your not seeing things when you notice they have disappeared! You only need to click on once after you post a message or new topic and you will get a notice saying your message has been accepted. It may take a few seconds so you may want to wait to see that before you click again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 thanks Connie B.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 Just one simple thing to add... "mets" is short for metastasis (or in plain language the cancer has "spread"). A person can have any type of cancer that then metastasizes to another part of the body; it's still the same type of cancer. (Ex: someone with lung cancer may have a "met" to the brain or bone -- it's still lung cancer, not a new diagnosis of brain or bone cancer -- it's lung cancer that has metastasized.) Hope that helps. BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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