Is ovarian cancer prone to metastasis?
Updated on May 29, 2025
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Ovarian cancer relatively tends to metastasize more easily, and clinically, it is often found at a later stage in most patients. The main pathway of metastasis of ovarian cancer is implantation metastasis, where the tumor can breach the capsule and extensively implant in the pelvic or abdominal cavity. Another pathway is local spread, where it can spread to the uterus, fallopian tubes, and other tissues within the pelvic cavity. Additionally, ovarian cancer can also spread to distant organs throughout the body via the lymphatic system or through hematogenous dissemination.
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