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Accelerated tumor growth following experimental burns
The Journal of Trauma
|May 1, 1977
Summary
Severe burns in mice accelerate tumor growth by suppressing immunity, an effect that resolves within 10 days. This study explores the link between burn injury and cancer progression in mice.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Oncology
- Burn Medicine
Background:
- Severe burn injuries are known to suppress the immune system.
- This immunosuppression can potentially affect the body's ability to control tumor growth.