Novel classification can lead to new ways to diagnose and treat cancer

(Baylor College of Medicine) A novel approach to studying cancer has enabled researchers to group about 10,000 human cancers of 32 different types into 10 classes based on the molecular pathways that drive tumor growth. A better understanding of these pathways can potentially lead to novel ways to diagnose and treat cancer.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news