Sensing local fibers in pancreatic tumors, cancer cells 'choose' to either grow or tolerate treatment
Medical Xpress
February 16, 2026
A feature of pancreatic cancer cells' surroundings determines whether they grow fast or become resistant to chemotherapy, a new study shows. The ability of these cancer cells to adapt quickly and toggle between biological responses makes them more likely to survive and harder to treat, the study authors say.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/16/2026