Thinking (Metastasis) outside the (Primary Tumor) Box.

Cancers (Basel)

Toronto General Research Institute-University Health Network, 101 College Street, Max Bell Research Centre, Suite 5R406, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7, Canada.

Published: November 2023

AI Article Synopsis

  • The spread of tumor cells to essential organs significantly contributes to cancer-related deaths.
  • This process, known as metastasis, complicates the treatment and management of various cancers.
  • Understanding the mechanisms behind this spread is crucial for developing better therapies to improve patient outcomes.

Article Abstract

The metastasis of tumor cells into vital organs is a major cause of death from diverse types of malignancies [...].

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10670606PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cancers15225315DOI Listing

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