New research in mice may pinpoint how chronic stress can fuel the spread of cancer.
The research was led by scientists at Cold Springs Harbor Laboratory in New York.
Specifically, stress seemed to induce the formation of spider web-like structures called NETs (neutrophil extracellular traps).
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But the results do support the idea that keeping stress in check is particularly important for cancer patients.
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