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Scientists find breast cancer cells hiding behind protective “shields”
ScienceDailySunday, September 6, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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Researchers have mapped breast tumors in striking detail and uncovered hidden pockets of dormant cancer cells that may help explain why cancer can return after treatment.
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- Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. Researchers have mapped breast tumors in striking detail and uncovered hidden pockets of dormant cancer cells that may help explain why cancer can return after treatment.
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Researchers have mapped breast tumors in striking detail and uncovered hidden pockets of dormant cancer cells that may help explain why cancer can return after treatment.
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