Breast cancer hijacks the lung repair system to fuel tumor growth, study finds

Researchers at the CU Anschutz Cancer Center have discovered how breast cancer cells that spread to the lungs may take advantage of the body’s natural healing response and how a commonly used drug might slow that process. They found that breast cancer cells that spread to the lungs trigger the lung’s normal repair system, creating conditions that unintentionally help tumors grow.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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