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  • Oncology
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Bioinformatics

Background:

  • Cancer is increasingly understood through the lens of evolution, emphasizing tumor heterogeneity, immune interactions, and the tumor microenvironment.
  • Tumors function as complex, evolving organisms influenced by fitness relationships among their components.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the evolutionary basis of cancer pathogenesis and progression.
  • To propose a reconsideration of current cancer management paradigms by leveraging evolutionary principles.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent knowledge on cancer evolution.
  • Analysis of tumor cells, immune components, microenvironment, and epigenetic factors.
  • Evaluation of their interactions and evolution during treatment.

Main Results:

  • Tumor heterogeneity and evolution critically impact treatment response.
  • Interplay between tumor cells, immune compartment, and microenvironment are key targets for improving clinical outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Adopting an evolutionary perspective is crucial for managing cancer.
  • Innovative treatment strategies can be developed by exploiting evolutionary dynamics to overcome drug resistance and limit tumor growth.