Investigating treatment resistance in cancer

(University of Erlangen-Nuremberg) Melanoma and liver cancer are among the types of cancer which are most likely to be fatal in the Western world. Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universit ä t Erlangen-N ü rnberg have discovered a mechanism used to steer the growth of the cancer cells in both types of cancer, a discovery which is significant for future treatment strategies. The researchers' work has been recognized with an award from the Deutsche Leberstiftung for a groundbreaking publication in the field of liver research.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news