Tag Archives: Metastasis

Cancer Cells in Circulation

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Pancreatic cancer cells can be detected in patients’ circulation before tumors are discovered, researchers report in the March issue of Gastroenterology. Cancer cells have long been believed to acquire metastatic potential after large primary tumors are established. However, many patients undergoing … Continue reading →

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Could Bone Marrow Cells Contribute to Stomach Cancer?

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

H pylori recruit bone marrow-derived cells to the gastric mucosa that contribute to tumor development, according to the February issue of Gastroenterology. H pylori infection promotes gastric carcinogenesis through many mechanisms, such as causing inflammation and producing virulence factors that alter … Continue reading →

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Why Do Only Some Gastric Tumors Respond to Therapy?

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Tumors from patients with gastric cancer can be divided into subgroups, based on their gene expression pattern. This information can be used to select the best treatment, according to Patrick Tan and colleagues in the August issue of Gastroenterology. Gastric … Continue reading →

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Tracking Pancreatic Cancer Cells

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Tumors spread to other parts of the body when cancer cells can escape into the bloodstream, although it is not exactly clear how they enter the circulation or decide where to form new tumors. Andrew Rhim and colleagues at the … Continue reading →

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