Tag: tumor dormancy
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Why Mark’s Deadly Cancer Is Returning—and What Scientists Now Know
Introduction: A patient’s frightening return Mark Norris, a 52-year-old who once faced a challenging medical diagnosis with grit and resilience, now confronts an unsettling reality: his cancer is likely to return. Stories like his—where disease re-emerges after a period of remission—often stir fear. But when scientists connect patient experiences with cellular mechanisms, a path toward…
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Why Mark’s Deadly Cancer Could Return—and How Scientists Now Explain It
Understanding Cancer Recurrence: The Core Question Cancer is not a single disease but a collection of conditions that can behave very differently from patient to patient. A troubling question for many families is why a cancer that seemed to be eradicated can return months or years later. Recent scientific advances offer a clearer picture of…