👉 Metastasis, also known as a metastatic process in cancerology, refers to the movement of cells from one part of the body (the primary site) to another. This can occur through various pathways such as lymphatics, blood vessels, or other organs. Metastases are considered benign if they do not spread to distant tissues and organs, but if they do, they often lead to cancer progression. For example, in a case of metastatic melanoma, the tumor cells may spread
