Understanding which cells within a tumor will go on to form metastases remains one of the major challenges in cancer research. A study led by the Cell Plasticity in Development and Disease laboratory, ...

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, led by Dr. Helin Norberg and Dr. Erik Norberg, have identified a previously unknown mechanism that affects the ability of cancer cells to spread in the body. The ...

Metastases, i.e. the secondary growths of cancer cells, are a key problem in many types of cancer. As descendants of the primary tumour, they can grow in other organs distant from the primary site and ...

Cancer specialists have long known that anemia, caused by a lack of healthy red blood cells, can arise when cancer metastasizes to the bone, but it’s been unclear why. A research team led by Princeton ...

Squamous cell carcinoma treatment varies by stage, involving surgery, radiation, and systemic therapies based on cancer progression and patient health. Stage 1 focuses on tumor removal, Stage 2 ...

In honour of his groundbreaking insights into the movement of tumour cells, Professor Dr. Jochen Guck from the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL) in Erlangen has received the 2024 ...

SCLC diagnosis involves imaging, biopsies, and lab tests to assess tumor spread and guide treatment decisions. Treatment options vary by stage, with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy ...

Liver cancer and liver metastasis are two terms that often get used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Both ...

Understanding the stages of Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) helps you and your physician know how far the cancer has grown or spread. These stages also guide decisions about the treatment options your ...