Scientists discover a new way to help prevent breast cancer ‘time bomb’

Scientists discover a new way to help prevent breast cancer ‘time bomb’ (Rui Vieira/PA)

Researchers have discovered why breast cancer cells that have spread to the lungs may wake up following years of sleep and form incurable tumours.

The research, funded by Breast Cancer Now, reveals the process that triggers this breast cancer “time bomb” – and suggests a strategy to defuse it.