Secondary cancer

Secondary liver cancer is when a cancer that started somewhere else in the body has spread to the liver. It is also called liver metastases.

Secondary lung cancer is when a cancer that started somewhere else in the body has spread to the lungs. It is also called lung metastases.

Secondary bone cancer is when a cancer that started in another part of the body has spread to the bones. It is also called bone metastases.

Secondary brain cancer is when a cancer that started in another part of the body has spread to the brain. It is also called brain metastases.

Leptomeningeal metastases mean cancer cells have spread to one of the membranes that surround the brain.

Coping with secondary cancer can be very difficult. Getting the help and support you and your family need can help.

There are organisations, support groups and books to help you cope with symptoms and side effects caused by secondary cancer and its treatment.