Targeting metastatic cancer Review


Authors: Ganesh, K.; Massagué, J.
Review Title: Targeting metastatic cancer
Abstract: Despite recent therapeutic advances in cancer treatment, metastasis remains the principal cause of cancer death. Recent work has uncovered the unique biology of metastasis-initiating cells that results in tumor growth in distant organs, evasion of immune surveillance and co-option of metastatic microenvironments. Here we review recent progress that is enabling therapeutic advances in treating both micro- and macrometastases. Such insights were gained from cancer sequencing, mechanistic studies and clinical trials, including of immunotherapy. These studies reveal both the origins and nature of metastases and identify new opportunities for developing more effective strategies to target metastatic relapse and improve patient outcomes. © 2021, Springer Nature America, Inc.
Journal Title: Nature Medicine
Volume: 27
Issue: 1
ISSN: 1078-8956
Publisher: Nature Publishing Group  
Date Published: 2021-01-01
Start Page: 34
End Page: 44
Language: English
DOI: 10.1038/s41591-020-01195-4
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 33442008
PMCID: PMC7895475
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Notes: Review -- Export Date: 1 February 2021 -- Source: Scopus
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  1. Joan Massague
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  2. Karuna   Ganesh
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