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(C79.8) Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites
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2 681 097 in individuals diagnosis secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites confirmed
187 797 deaths with diagnosis secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites
7% mortality rate associated with the disease secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites
Diagnosis secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites is diagnosed Men are 9.02% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites
107 653 (7.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites
80 144 (6.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites - Men and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any ageLess common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites
Absence or low individual and public risk
Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites - what does this mean
Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites is a type of cancer that has spread from the primary tumor site to another part of the body. it occurs when cells from the original tumor travel through the blood or lymphatic system and take root in another part of the body. it can be difficult to diagnose and treat because the location of the tumor can be difficult to identify.
What happens during the disease - secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites
Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites is a type of cancer that occurs when cancer cells spread from the primary tumor site to other parts of the body. this can occur through the process of metastasis, in which cancer cells travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system to other organs or tissues. the spread of cancer cells can cause the growth of secondary tumors and other abnormal cell growth in the new sites.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Imaging tests (X-ray, CT scan, MRI, PET scan)
- Biopsy
- Blood tests (complete blood count, liver function tests, tumor markers)
- Urine tests
- Endoscopy
- Genetic testing
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To reduce the size of the tumor and reduce the spread of the cancer.
- Surgery to remove the tumor
- Radiation therapy to target the tumor
- Chemotherapy to destroy cancer cells
- Immunotherapy to stimulate the immune system to fight the cancer
- Targeted therapy to attack specific molecules in cancer cells
- Hormone therapy to block hormones that cancer cells need to grow
20 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites - Prevention
Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites can be prevented by identifying and treating the primary cancer, avoiding exposure to radiation and other environmental carcinogens, and leading a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise, a balanced diet, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.