The spread of cancerous cells into surrounding tissue by virtue of the close proximity best describes

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Invasion refers to the spread of cancer cells from the original site into surrounding tissue. This is different from lymphatic spread (A) where cancer cells spread through the lymphatic system and hematogenous spread (B) where cancer cells spread through the blood vessels. Oncogenesis (D) refers to the process of cancer formation at the cellular level.

The Spread of Cancerous Cells into Surrounding Tissue by Virtue