cancer signaling

Cancer signaling refers to the complex communication pathways within and between cells that regulate growth, division, and survival. Normally, these signals help maintain healthy cell function, but in cancer, these pathways can become faulty. Mutations or changes in genes can cause cells to receive incorrect signals, leading to uncontrolled growth and the formation of tumors. This disruption often allows cancer cells to evade normal checks and balances, resist death, and invade other tissues. Understanding these signaling processes is crucial for developing targeted therapies to treat different types of cancer effectively.