metastasis suppression

Metastasis suppression refers to the body's mechanisms that prevent cancer cells from spreading from the original tumor to other parts of the body. Normally, healthy processes keep cells in their proper place and prevent them from invading nearby tissues or entering the bloodstream. When these protective systems are intact, they help contain the cancer, making it less dangerous. However, if these defenses weaken or fail, cancer cells can break away, travel through the blood or lymph, and establish new tumors elsewhere. Therefore, metastasis suppression is crucial for controlling cancer progression and improving patient outcomes.