Why Cell Identity Matters in Breast Cancer
In breast cancer research, one of the most important questions we ask is not just how tumors grow but what type of cells they come from. Breast cancers are not all the same. They are classified into different subtypes based on the characteristics of the cells they resemble. Some tumors look like luminal cells, which […]
Why Endocrine Therapy Doesn’t Always Work
In breast cancer treatment, one of the most widely used and effective strategies is endocrine therapy. For patients with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) tumors, medications like tamoxifen help block estrogen from fueling cancer cell growth. These therapies have saved countless lives and remain the standard of care for early-stage hormone-sensitive breast cancers. However, about 15 to […]