How 'cannibalism' by breast cancer cells promotes dormancy: A possible clue into cancer recurrence
- Written by Thomas Bartosh, Assistant Professor, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University
Breast cancer death rates overall have steadily declined since 1989, leading to an increased number of survivors. But while breast cancer survivors are grateful their bodies show no trace of the disease, they still face anxiety. Breast cancer can and does return, sometimes with a vengeance, even after being in remission for several years.
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