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New Insights Reveal How Cancer Cells Evade Immune Response
9/19/2025
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Story summary
- Cancer cells struggle in new environments due to immune detection.
- Inflammation can awaken dormant cancer cells, promoting tumor growth.
- Nearly 90% of cancer deaths stem from metastasis rather than the primary tumor.
- Metastasis frequently occurs in breast cancer, with recurrences possible years post-treatment.
- Some cancer cells adapt genetically, enabling them to invade other tissues and form aggressive tumors.
