If small intestine cancer spreads

Cancer cells can spread from the small intestine to other parts of the body. This spread is called metastasis.

Understanding how a type of cancer usually grows and spreads helps your healthcare team plan your treatment and future care. If small intestine cancer spreads, it can spread to the following:

other loops of the small intestine
the tissue that supports the small intestine (called the mesentery)
the tissues that surround the organs in the abdomen (called the peritoneum)
nearby lymph nodes
the liver
the pancreas
the lungs
the bones

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