Promising new approach to preventing progression of breast cancer

Doctors currently struggle to determine whether a breast tumor is likely to shift into an aggressive, life-threatening mode —- an issue with profound implications for treatment. Now scientists have identified a mechanism through which mitochondria, the powerhouses of a cell, control tumor aggressiveness. Based on their findings, the team developed a simple treatment that inhibits cancer progression and prolongs life when tested in mice.

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