Cancer Recurrence Breakthrough: Scientists Discover Key Cells Responsible for Tumor Regrowth
Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston have uncovered a groundbreaking discovery that sheds light on why cancer may recur in patients following chemotherapy or radiotherapy. The study, published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, reveals the role of polyploid giant cancer cells (PGCCs) in cancer recurrence. These oversized cells with multiple nuclei have the ability to adapt and survive post-therapy, leading to tumor regrowth. The research team, led by Dr. Christina …