Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Stem cells may have role in cancer relapse

Source: USA Today
Date: February 28, 2007

Summary:

New research from Johns Hopkins University suggests that a small group of especially hardy cells, called cancer stem cells, could explain why tumors grow back, sometimes years later, despite even the harshest therapies. These relapses often prove fatal, taking the lives of patients who appeared cancer free.