kræfthallmarks
kræfthallmarks are a term used in some Nordic languages, specifically Danish and Norwegian, to describe the characteristic cellular and molecular changes that occur in cancerous cells. These hallmarks are not specific to any single type of cancer but rather represent fundamental biological capabilities that cancer cells acquire to enable their uncontrolled growth, survival, and spread. Understanding these hallmarks is crucial for developing effective cancer treatments and diagnostics.
The original set of cancer hallmarks, proposed by Hanahan and Weinberg, includes sustaining proliferative signaling, evading
Sustaining proliferative signaling refers to the ability of cancer cells to generate their own growth signals