Hi Dr. Landolfi;
Here is the next question from the group. First though, I want to pass on the sincere "thanks" expressed by many of the group members for your assistance.
I understand that a tumor is a "mass" of cells. Are these mutant cells, or are they "normal" cells that behave errantly?
Thank you (as always)
Bruce
The doctor's response...
They are normal cells that loose their cell regulating capability and grow uncontrollably and erratically. In addition, these cells may go under dedifferentiation-behaving more like aggressive precursor cells-this is the case for more aggressive neoplasms.
Dr. Landolfi