Tumor initiation explained

Tumor initiation is defined as "a process in which normal cells are changed so that they are able to form tumors".^[1] It is the first phase in tumor development.^[2] Mutagens, substances that cause cancer can be tumor initiators.

See also

• Tumor promotion
• Tumor progression

Notes and References

1. Web site: tumor initiation. National Cancer Institute. 9 Nov 2012.
2. Book: Compton C . Cancer initiation, promotion, and progression and the acquisition of key behavioral traits. . Cancer: The Enemy from Within . 2020 . 25–48 . Springer . Cham . 10.1007/978-3-030-40651-6_2 . 978-3-030-40650-9 .