Princeton Engineering - New Evidence that Fat Promotes Tumor Growth in Aggressive Breast Cancer

Princeton Engineering - New evidence that fat promotes tumor growth in aggressive breast cancer

Princeton researchers have revealed new links between high-fat diets and aggressive breast cancer, demonstrating the important role fat plays in making some cancers more invasive.

High-fat diets could lead to aggressive breast cancer

Tumors exposed to fatty acids and cholesterol displayed clear signs of increased aggression. Continue reading High-fat diets could lead to aggressive breast cancer on Tech Explorist.

New Findings Reveal How Fat Fuels Tumor Growth in Aggressive Breast Cancer

Recent research conducted by a team of Princeton University bioengineers has shed light on the complex relationship between diet and breast cancer progression, with a particular focus on how high-fat diets can exacerbate the invasive characteristics of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). This aggressive and therapeutically challenging form of breast cancer frequently evades traditional treatment modalities, underscoring the critical need for i…