Mohamed Gamal Khattap

Dr. Mohamed Gamal Khattap

Radiology and Medical Imaging program, Galala University, Suez, As Suways, Egypt
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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 April 2024 in Discover Oncology
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ZSZeinab S. Sayed
Zeinab S. Sayed
Mohamed Gamal KhattapMohamed Gamal Khattap
Mohamed Gamal Khattap
MMMostafa A. Madkour
Mostafa A. Madkour
NYNoha S. Yasen
Noha S. Yasen
HEHanan A. Elbary
Hanan A. Elbary
MNMohamed Hammam Sultan Nafady
Mohamed Hammam Sultan Nafady
Breast cancer is a significant and deadly threat to women globally. Moreover, Breast cancer metastasis is a complicated process involving multiple biological stages, which is considered a substantial cause of death, where cancer cells spread from the original tumor to other organs in the body—representing the primary mortality factor. Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are cancer cells detached from the primary or metastatic tumor and enter the bloodstream, allowing them to establish new metastatic sites. CTCs can travel alone or in groups called CTC clusters. Studies have shown that CTC clusters have more potential for metastasis and a poorer prognosis than individual CTCs in breast cancer patients. However, our understanding of CTC clusters' formation, structure, function, and detection is still limited. This review summarizes the current knowledge of CTC clusters' biological properties, isolation, and prognostic significance in breast cancer. It also highlights the challenges and future directions for research and clinical application of CTC clusters.