How Do Cancer Cells Interact with Their Microenvironment?
Cancer cells do not exist in isolation; they interact with surrounding cells, the ECM, and various signaling molecules in their microenvironment. These interactions can facilitate tumor progression. For instance, [cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs)]() and immune cells within the tumor microenvironment can secrete growth factors and enzymes that further disrupt tissue architecture and promote cancer cell survival and invasion.
