Scientists hunt the 'Seed Cells' that make colon cancer spread and resist treatment

NCT ID NCT01577511

Summary

This French study aimed to understand why some colon cancer cells are more aggressive. Researchers collected tumor samples from 60 patients to identify and study the specific cells responsible for spreading cancer and resisting chemotherapy. The goal was to learn more about these cells to help guide future treatment strategies.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau

    Nîmes, Gard, 30029, France

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