The Role of Tumour Stroma in Colorectal Cancer Invasion and Metastasis

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major cause of mortality in western society with a 5-year survival of approximately 50%. Metastasis to the liver and lungs is the principal cause of death and occurs in up to 25% of patients at presentation. Despite advances in available techniques for treating metastase...

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Main Authors: John Conti, Gareth Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-04-01
Series:Cancers
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/3/2/2160/