Discovered why stress fuels the spread of tumors. White blood cells called neutrophils, which normally defend the body from bacterial and fungal infections, to build sticky structures similar to cobwebs, which make tissues more susceptible to metastasis.
Discovery opens the way to new therapies capable of slowing down or even stopping thespread of tumors within the body in its infancy. “Stress reduction should be a fundamental component of cancer treatment and prevention”, says Linda Van Aelst.