Scientists have found a way of preventing the spread of breast cancer, in a study that could lead to new forms of treatment based on preventing tumours from moving from one part of the body to another. Most deaths from cancer occur when tumours spread from their site of origin and the researchers believe they have found a way of manipulating the set of genes that appear to control the lethal movement of breast tumour cells into the bones and lungs.
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Molecule that could halt breast cancer found - The Telegraph 10th January 2008
Scientists discover way to stop breast cancer spreading - The Independent 10th January 2008
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