What is Angiogenesis and How Does it Relate to Cancer?
Angiogenesis is the process of forming new blood vessels. Tumors require a blood supply to grow beyond a certain size and to metastasize. They can stimulate angiogenesis by secreting growth factors like VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor). Targeting angiogenesis has become a therapeutic strategy in cancer treatment, with drugs designed to inhibit these growth factors.
