Bile acid buildup drives spread of breast cancer, discovery reveals

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Research from the University of Virginia reveals that bile acid buildup, caused by an unhealthy gut, can drive the metastasis of breast cancer. These findings open potential new avenues for prevention and treatment of breast cancer spread.

A buildup of bile acids caused by an unhealthy gut can drive breast cancer to other parts of the body, new University of Virginia Comprehensive Cancer Center research reveals. The findings could open the door to new ways to prevent breast cancer metastasis (spread), improve patient outcomes and save lives.