Scientists discover why some cancers survive chemotherapy
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A protein called MYC, already known for fueling tumor growth, also helps cancer cells repair DNA damage caused by chemotherapy — essentially helping them survive treatment. This discovery, focused on pancreatic cancer, could lead to new therapies that block MYC's repair role, making tumors more vulnerable to existing treatments.
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