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 |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Secondary Cancer or Metastasis |
| Plural | Non Primary Cancers |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Element | DATE OF NON PRIMARY CANCER DIAGNOSIS (CLINICALLY AGREED) | 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 |