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The invasion of cancer cells marks the beginning of the metastasis period. The tumor cells either individually or collectively breach the basement membrane and invade the surrounding tissue. Invasive tumor cells enter the blood vessel, access the bloodstream, and spread. Eventually, secondary tumor cells form
