Blocking The Effect Of Inflammation-Causing Cells Lowered Prostate Cancer Cells Invasion

Recent studies have suggested an association between chronic inflammation and cancers of the prostate, colon, stomach and liver. Now scientists at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine report success in blocking an early step in metastasis of prostate cancer cells by interrupting the communication between the cancer cells and other cells that promote inflammation.Their success suggests new ways to control cancer spread and metastasis.

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Filed under: Immune System / Vaccines on April 11th, 2008