This could help eliminate the residual cancer cells that often form new tumors following surgery. (sciencedaily.com)
And while the altered protein also contributed to the growth of already - present tumors, it did not trigger the spontaneous development of new tumors. (sciencedaily.com)
They find that the cells can remain dormant during chemotherapy that kills off most of the cancer and can give rise to new tumors once the drug treatment stops. (sciencemag.org)