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IrvineFriend · 08-17-2017, 07:16 PM

Interesting read, especially the part about the metastasized cancer being similar to the original tumor.

Most molecular biologists (Scientists) that look at origination of cells, etc. believe we have stem cell cancer cells. They are unaffected by any treatment, but if our genetics are programmed to turn them back, they're fresh happy cancer cells ready to grow and spread.

There is so much research is boggling, and everyone is searching for the "cure" to cancer, but perhaps it's another cell waiting to evolve based on the message it gets from our DNA. Perhaps spending more energy on preventing the spread vs. trying to find a cure for the cancer may provide a better outcome.

-Julie

08-17-2017, 07:16 PM	#2
IrvineFriend Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Irvine, CA (Southern CA) Posts: 414	Re: Study shows how breast cancer cells spread late in disease development Interesting read, especially the part about the metastasized cancer being similar to the original tumor. Most molecular biologists (Scientists) that look at origination of cells, etc. believe we have stem cell cancer cells. They are unaffected by any treatment, but if our genetics are programmed to turn them back, they're fresh happy cancer cells ready to grow and spread. There is so much research is boggling, and everyone is searching for the "cure" to cancer, but perhaps it's another cell waiting to evolve based on the message it gets from our DNA. Perhaps spending more energy on preventing the spread vs. trying to find a cure for the cancer may provide a better outcome. -Julie __________________ Julie Live in Orange County, CA Diagnosed with DCIS Oct. 2012 Bilateral Dec. 19, 2012 IDC, ER/PR-, Her2+++, Grade 3 Stage IIIa 15.6 cm 4/14 nodes + macrometastases First thing each morning, I try on my bathing suit. Then, nothing worse can happen the rest of the day.