Tumor Microenvironment and Its Role in Cancer Progression
The tumor microenvironment plays a crucial role in cancer development and resistance to therapy. This session will discuss:
- Tumor-Immune Interactions: How cancer cells evade immune surveillance by manipulating the microenvironment.
- Targeting the Microenvironment: Exploring therapies that disrupt the supportive environment around tumors, such as anti-angiogenic drugs.
- Role of Inflammation and Hypoxia: How chronic inflammation and oxygen deprivation within tumors contribute to cancer progression.