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).

Article image

Photo: Ground Picture (Shutterstock)

But the results do support the idea that keeping stress in check is particularly important for cancer patients.

News from the future, delivered to your present.

Does Ozempic Really Cause Thyroid Cancer?

Hospital

CT Scanner

Tattoo

Blood Donation

Ozempic Pen

Pill

Eufysolocam

Alicia Witt in Urban Legend

Hp14

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media during a guided tour of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts before leading a board meeting on March 17, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Metaquest3s

Sharks

Animaid The Art Of Animation

Mon Mothma Genevieve O’reilly Tony Gilroy Andor Lucasfilm

Eufysolocam

Alicia Witt in Urban Legend

Hp14

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media during a guided tour of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts before leading a board meeting on March 17, 2025 in Washington, DC.

An image of a small disposable vape with a green case and mouth piece and visible oil in a clear container.

An image of a hand holding a black vape with a vibrant blue chamber where you can faintly see a laser.

Framework 13 Laptop 1 Hero

Samsung Odyssey 3d 6