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Cambridge and BC researchers find postmenopausal tissue aids cancer survival
NewsBytes | April 30, 2026 4:40 PM CST

Protective cells decline with age

Looking at samples from women ages 15 to 86, scientists noticed a drop in protective cell types and more fat replacing milk-producing parts as women got older.
Younger women had more active immune cells, while older ones showed more inflammation.
With more than 320,000 new breast cancer cases expected in the US in 2026, understanding these changes could help with better prevention and treatment down the line.


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