GISTs are a rare type of cancer that develops in the digestive tract’s connective tissue, specifically from cells that help regulate muscle contractions. GISTs are primarily driven by genetic ...

Non-cancerous cells called stromal cells, which are found in and around prostate tumors, may be useful in assessing these tumors' potential to spread, and may even be targets for future prostate ...

The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a complex and dynamic network consisting of tumor cells, immune cells, stromal cells, extracellular matrix (ECM), cytokines, and growth factors, all interacting to ...

Stromal endometriosis is a term used to specify the nature of tissue present in endometriosis. A diagnosis featuring this type of cell could mean endometrial lesions are more challenging to spot ...

Cancer continues to be one of the most challenging diseases to treat worldwide. The three main methods used to treat cancer ...