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Old 02-21-2016, 11:41 PM   #1
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Scientists find that lifespan of supportive cells in tumor may control cancer metasta

Researchers have discovered that eliminating cells thought to aid tumor growth did not slow or halt the growth of cancer tumors. In fact, when the cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), were eliminated after 10 days, the risk of metastasis of the primary tumor to the lungs and bones of mice increased dramatically.

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