Escape from Original Home: Do Metastatic Cells Stay Dormant or Destructive?

Authors

  • Aye Aye Wynn
  • Nang Khin Mya
  • Tin Tin Thein 

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51200/bjms.v18i1.4866

Keywords:

Malignancy, metastasis, epidermal mesenchymal transition, carcinogenesis, cancer biology

Abstract

Metastasis is defined as tumour implants discontinuous with the primary tumour. It is responsible for most cancer-related mortality. Many factors relating to the tumour and host factors are involved in the presence of metastasis and the long-term prognosis of the disease process. This study observed available literature and aims to emphasise tumours and their interaction with the tumour microenvironment. Epigenetic and genetic influences on pathogenesis, tumour and microenvironment interaction, role of epithelial-mesenchymal transition in metastasis are essential determinants of advanced malignant diseases. Early detection of metastatic disease is an essential part. The histopathological aggressiveness of a tumour and its biological behaviour determine the probability of metastasis and advanced disease. Understanding these factors has a benefit to improving the current therapies and diagnostic approaches to an advanced level, leading to the prevention of metastasis and more successful management of patients.

Author Biographies

Aye Aye Wynn

Department of Pathology & Microbiology,
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences,
University Malaysia Sabah,
88400, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia 

 

 

Nang Khin Mya

Department of Pathology & Microbiology,
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences,
University Malaysia Sabah,
88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia 

 

Tin Tin Thein 

Department of Pathology & Microbiology,
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences,
University Malaysia Sabah,
88400, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia 

 

Published

2024-01-31

How to Cite

Aye Aye Wynn, Nang Khin Mya, & Tin Tin Thein . (2024). Escape from Original Home: Do Metastatic Cells Stay Dormant or Destructive?. Borneo Journal of Medical Sciences (BJMS), 18(1), 26–37. https://doi.org/10.51200/bjms.v18i1.4866
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