metastasis
Physicists reveal random nature of metastasis
Posted in Medicine on 20th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller
The spreading of a cancerous tumour from one part of the body to another may occur through pure chance instead of key genetic mutations, a new study has shown.
MIT researchers have discovered proteins involved in cancer metastasis
Posted in Science on 18th Mar, 2014
by Alex Muller
About 90 percent of cancer deaths are caused by tumors that have spread from their original locations.
Cancer Cells Tamed By Trip To Outer Space
Posted in Medicine on 1st Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller
Low-gravity experiments may point the way toward more effective treatments on Earth.
'Sticky balls' may stop cancer spreading
Posted in Medicine on 8th Jan, 2014
by Alex Muller
Cancer-killing "sticky balls" can destroy tumour cells in the blood and may prevent cancers spreading, early research suggests.