Typically, how long does it take for cancer to metastize?!
Question: In general, how long does it take for stage I cancer to turn into stage II, and stage II to stage III, and stage III to stage IV? Does it usually take years or months? I realize that all bodies and cases are different, but a general answer or a specific example would be great. Thanks for help!
Answers: In general, how long does it take for stage I cancer to turn into stage II, and stage II to stage III, and stage III to stage IV? Does it usually take years or months? I realize that all bodies and cases are different, but a general answer or a specific example would be great. Thanks for help!
You want a basic answer for a very complex question.
First of all it would depend on the age of the patient. Second it would depend on the type of cancer. And third, it would depend on the histology of the tumor itself. There is favorable and anaplastic. Favorable develops more slowly and anaplastic is much more aggressive and invasive.
There isnt an answer for this question unless there are specifics. There are hundreds of types of cancer and every individual is very different. Body types, diets, age, genetics...all play a role in the progression rate of the disease.
For Example.
Acute Leukemias can progress in a matter of hours.
Solid tumors usually grow more slowly, but Favorable Histology Wilm's tumor would grow much more slowly than Anaplastic Histology Wilm's tumor.
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