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A New Approach Could Eliminate “Zombie” Cancer Cells That Survive Chemotherapy

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Summary

Some cancer cells survive chemotherapy by blocking their own self-destruct system, but researchers have found a way to switch it back on and kill those cells. Chemotherapy can leave behind cancer cells that have stopped dividing but remain alive and capable of helping a tumor recover. These survivors can draw support from an unexpected source, [...]

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