Breast Cancer

Stemcells in Breast Cancer : Latest Research

Cancer stem cells are rare immortal cells within a tumor that can both self-renew by dividing and give rise to many cell types that constitute the tumor, and can therefore form tumors. Such cells have been found in various types of human tumors and might be attractive targets for cancer treatment. Since the introduction of the "cancer stem cell" theory, significant developments have been made in the understanding of cancer and the heterogenic structure of tumors. Although uncertainties about breast cancer stem cells exist, many of researchers believe that cancer stem cells should be considered as possible therapeutic targets.