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Ovarian cancer cells hijack and merge with abdominal cells to spread and resist chemotherapy, study finds
February 9, 2026


This article outlines a new study on ovarian cancer. Researchers discovered that cancer cells in the ovaries recruit protective abdominal cells, known as mesothelial cells, to help the disease spread. These two types of cells join together to form hybrid clusters that are harder to kill with chemotherapy. Once paired, the mesothelial cells act as scouts, creating clear pathways for the cancer to invade other parts of the body. The study suggests that by targeting this partnership, doctors could develop more effective ways to treat and monitor the disease.
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