Metastasis occurs when cancer cells break away from the original tumor in the breast and spread to other parts of the body. These cancer cells travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system (the network of lymph nodes and vessels that remove bacteria, viruses, and cell debris). Metastatic breast cancer or stage 4 breast cancer can spread to any part of the body. Symptoms depend on how far the cancer has spread-
Bones: Pain and Fractures
Brain: Headache, seizures, or dizziness
Lungs: shortness of breath, wheezing, persistent cough, or coughing up mucus or blood
Liver: Jaundice or abdominal swelling
Other symptoms include:
– New lump in the breast
– Pain in the stomach or middle part
– Loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting
-sudden weight loss
-extreme fatigue
– Numbness or weakness in the chest
If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer and are experiencing symptoms of metastasis, you should consult a specialist, a doctor can diagnose breast cancer through various tests such as blood tests, scans and biopsies Literature . Checking your breasts regularly can help you detect any changes that may be a sign of breast cancer.
breast cancer symptoms
lump or swelling in the breast
difference in breast size
discharge from nipple
breast skin changes
nipple changes
extreme fatigue and weight loss