Mesothelioma Metastasis Closer to Being Understood and Stopped

Metastasis is the reason mesothelioma cancer.

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have discovered that metastasis is the primary cause of nearly 90 percent of mesothelioma cancer deaths. This is a mechanism that permits cancer cells to destroy the initial tumor site and spread to other parts of the body. Usually, cancer cells stay in one place, but with this latest discovery, scientists could now look for further explanation how cancer cells break free and migrate. This is another milestone that will help take a step further on cancer treatment.