The Hallmarks of Cancer: 25 years guiding discovery and therapy

Cell. 2026 Apr 16;189(8):2195-2196. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2026.03.033.

Abstract

Twenty-five years after its publication, the Hallmarks of Cancer framework continues to illuminate tumor biology and drive therapeutic innovation. This special issue surveys how the concept has shaped our understanding of cancer, guided drug development, and evolved to incorporate new discoveries and address emerging challenges.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Introductory Journal Article
  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • History, 20th Century
  • History, 21st Century
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Neoplasms* / genetics
  • Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Neoplasms* / therapy