Angiogenesis

By Cancer Council NSW

The formation of blood vessels. Tumours can manipulate this process to develop their own blood supply, delivering oxygen and nutrients which are needed for growth. This process can be targeted by anti-cancer drugs designed to stop blood vessel formation.

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