Research focus: the impact of chronic stress on tumour progression

A cancer diagnosis is understandably stressful for a patient. But how does chronic stress influence cancer progression and metastasis? In this episode, Dr. Xue-Yan He discusses her recent research on the impact of stress on the tumour microenvironment, with a focus on the altered balance between neutrophils and lymphocytes and its role in promoting tumour spread.
This study, published in Cancer Cell (Volume 42, Pages 474-486), was selected for the EACR Highlights in Cancer Research, showcasing its significance to the field.
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Tune in for an in-depth discussion on the interplay between stress and cancer biology, and its implications for understanding tumour progression.