Tumor cells' inner workings predict cancer progression
Friday, July 27, 2012 - 16:00
in Health & Medicine
Using a new assay method to study tumor cells, researchers have found evidence of clonal evolution in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The assay method distinguishes features of leukemia cells that indicate whether the disease will be aggressive or slow-moving, a key factor in when and how patients are treated.