If cells from a tumor break away from the tumor itself and travel through the body through the lymphatic or blood vessels, they can form new tumors elsewhere.
This is called metastasis or metastasis, and it is one of the biggest challenges in cancer treatment.
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California have now discovered a small component that may play a key role in cancer cell metastasis, making it a target for treatments.
2023-08-01 13:49:15
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