Researchers at the CU Anschutz Cancer Center have discovered how breast cancer cells that spread to the lungs may take advantage of the body's natural healing response and how a commonly used drug might slow that process. They found that breast cancer cells that spread to the lungs trigger the lung's normal repair system, creating conditions that unintentionally help tumors grow.
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This research sheds light on a previously unrecognized role of the lung's natural healing response in facilitating breast cancer metastasis. It suggests that targeting this response with existing drugs like Roflumilast could be a promising therapeutic strategy for treating metastatic breast cancer. However, it is crucial to consider potential side effects and interactions with other treatments when translating these findings to the clinic.
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