Non Primary Cancer
If cancer CELLS spread from the Primary Cancer to another part of the body, the new area of cancer is called a Non Primary Cancer, Secondary Cancer or Metastasis.
Description
A Non Primary Cancer is a MALIGNANT ABNORMALITY.
If cancer CELLS spread from the Primary Cancer to another part of the body, the new area of cancer is called a Non Primary Cancer, Secondary Cancer or Metastasis.
Also Known As
This NHS business definition is also known by these names:
Context | Alias |
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Also known as | Secondary Cancer or Metastasis |
Plural | Non Primary Cancers |
Where Used
Type | Link | How used |
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Data Element | DATE OF NON PRIMARY CANCER DIAGNOSIS (CLINICALLY AGREED) | references in description Non Primary Cancer |
NHS Business Definition | Non Primary Cancer | references in description Non Primary Cancer |
NHS Business Definition | Non Primary Cancer Pathway | references in description Non Primary Cancer |
NHS Business Definition | Primary Cancer | references in description Non Primary Cancer |