1018-Cancer Neuroscience

Paper Talk · May 23, 2026 · 25m

This comprehensive review defines the burgeoning field of cancer neuroscience, which explores the bidirectional relationship between the nervous system and malignant tumors. The text details established mechanisms where neurons drive cancer growth through synaptic interactions, paracrine signaling, and metabolic support, while cancer-intrinsic neural features allow tumors to hijack developmental programs for treatment resistance. It further examines emerging research into how circadian rhythms, sleep, and brain-body communication influence systemic cancer progression and metastasis. Beyond…