The Wnt pathway
It is important for the cells in our body to be able to communicate with each other.
The way that cells communicate is called cell signalling and it enables them to work together and react to any changes to the environment. For example, when we think we could be in danger, our adrenal glands produce adrenaline, which then sends the message to the other cells in our body to prepare for a fight or flight response.
The Wnt pathway is a set of signals that has been shown to play a key role in prostate cancer. Wnt signals are released by cells and taken up by surrounding cells, causing them to grow and move uncontrollably. This can result in cancer growth and spread.