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Liver cancer is increasingly affecting healthy individuals, often linked to metabolic conditions like obesity and diabetes rather than traditional causes. Early detection through routine screenings and lifestyle modifications are crucial for prevention and effective treatment, with options like surgery and TACE improving outcomes. Awareness and proactive health measures are vital to combat this rising global health threat.
New research from the University of Cologne and the Centre for Genomic Regulation challenges the long-held belief that tumors grow faster at their edges. Using spatial genomics and computer simulations, scientists found that liver tumors grow uniformly throughout their mass, with evenly distributed mutations. This discovery, published in eLife, suggests that tumors are not 'two-speed' entities and highlights the complexity of tumor evolution and therapy resistance. The study's findings, while focused on liver cancer, may not apply to all cancer types and primarily address early-stage tumor growth.