To Sleep, Perchance to Metastasize

Cancer Discov. 2022 Sep 2;12(9):2010. doi: 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-NB2022-0049.

Abstract

Circulating tumor cells are more likely to enter the bloodstream and spread as patients sleep, according to breast cancer research. The findings could change how doctors elect to monitor and treat metastasis-prone tumors.

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neoplastic Cells, Circulating*
  • Sleep