Uncovering Cancer's Manipulation of the Nervous System

Cancer cells, including brain tumors, have been found to communicate and interact with the nervous system, using it to survive, grow, and spread. This emerging field of cancer neuroscience has revealed that cancer cells can form direct connections with neurons, influence the immune system, and even reshape functional circuits in the brain. Researchers are exploring therapies that target these interactions, including repurposing existing drugs to disrupt neuronal communication and potentially improve cancer treatment outcomes.