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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jane Kirby

BIZARRE: Groundbreaking study reveals new way to spot aggressive cancers before they spread - What They Never Told You

The discovery could pave the way for treatments to halt cancer progression - (Getty Images)

Scientists have made a breakthrough in predicting cancer tumour aggressiveness, potentially revolutionising early intervention.

A study in the journal Nature Communications reveals how the environment around cancer cells, known as the extracellular matrix (ECM), influences their spread.

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