Why does breast cancer often spread to the lung? Experts explain
Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 17:31
in Health & Medicine
New research shows why breast cancer often spreads or metastasizes to the lung. The breast cancer stem cell (CSC) has been shown to be responsible for metastasis in animal models, particularly to the lung. And this new research found CSCs have a particular propensity for migrating towards and growing in the lung because of certain proteins found there.