Understanding the role of CSCs in cancer can help epidemiologists in several ways:
1. Risk Assessment: Identifying populations with a higher prevalence of CSCs can help in assessing the risk of cancer development and progression. 2. Prevention Strategies: By targeting the pathways that lead to the formation of CSCs, it may be possible to develop preventive strategies to reduce the incidence of cancer. 3. Therapeutic Interventions: Targeting CSCs specifically can lead to more effective treatments, reducing the likelihood of recurrence and metastasis.
