Stem Cells in Head and Neck Cancer

In 2007, scientists at the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center identified cancer stem cells in tumors removed from seven U-M patients with head and neck cancer. It's believed these stem cells are the "root cause" of cancer - the cells that drive its growth and are responsible for metastasis and resistance to therapy.  

Learn more about head and neck cancer stem cell research

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