Study: Stress Hormone Can Re-Trigger Cancer, Even After Treatment
- 3 years ago
A new study has identified a link between stress hormones and the recurrence of cancer.
UPI reports the findings may explain why cancers can return long after seemingly being cured with chemotherapy or surgery.
The study showed stress hormones and immune cells called neutrophils may awaken dormant cancer cells and cause tumors to regrow -- even after treatment -- according to a study published Wednesday by Science Translational Medicine.
Tumor recurrence may be facilitated by common stress. Study co-author Dr. Dmitry Gabrilovich Chief Scientist, AstraZeneca
Stress hormones such as cortisol have been linked with an increased risk for a number of health problems.
Elevated levels of these hormones can increase a person's heart rate and lead to rises in blood pressure.
Because of this, it can lead to insomnia, robbing the body of needed sleep, and mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression.
UPI reports the findings may explain why cancers can return long after seemingly being cured with chemotherapy or surgery.
The study showed stress hormones and immune cells called neutrophils may awaken dormant cancer cells and cause tumors to regrow -- even after treatment -- according to a study published Wednesday by Science Translational Medicine.
Tumor recurrence may be facilitated by common stress. Study co-author Dr. Dmitry Gabrilovich Chief Scientist, AstraZeneca
Stress hormones such as cortisol have been linked with an increased risk for a number of health problems.
Elevated levels of these hormones can increase a person's heart rate and lead to rises in blood pressure.
Because of this, it can lead to insomnia, robbing the body of needed sleep, and mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression.