Tumour microenvironment: A β-catenin mutation in osteoblasts induces leukaemia

摘要

Findings published by the World Health Organization (WHO) predict that the number of people diagnosed with cancer each year will be 24 million by 2035. Although this is a considerable cause for concern, a substantial number of these diagnoses are thought to be preventable. "The global cancer burden is increasing and quite markedly", stated Chris Wild, a director of the WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer and a co-editor of the report. "Prevention is absolutely critical and it's been somewhat neglected", he continued (BBC News, 4 Feb 2014).