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What is aggressive cancer?

Aggressive cancers, like the breast cancer and melanoma mentioned in the story, are types of cancer that tend to grow and spread quickly. This makes them particularly challenging to treat. Finding ways to specifically target their ability to spread, such as by blocking the ROCK molecule, is a key area of research to improve patient outcomes.

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