Fighting Metastatic Breast Cancer, One Gene at a Time

Fighting Metastatic Breast Cancer, One Gene at a Time

Cedarville University senior contributes to breakthrough research on deadly cancer

CEDARVILLE, OHIO -- Metastatic breast cancer remains one of the most devastating forms of cancer, claiming the lives of more than 42,000 people in the United States each year, according to cancer.org. In recognition of the ongoing fight against this disease, researchers and advocates spotlight its impact every October 13 on Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Despite growing awareness, the question persists: what more can be done to slow the spread of this aggressive cancer?

At Cedarville University, one student is working to find answers. Matthew Lacey, a senior molecular biology major from Clarkston, Michigan, spent his summer contributing to cutting-edge research at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. There, in the Dr. Susan Waltz Laboratory, he focused on understanding the biology of metastatic cancer-work aimed at uncovering new ways to reduce its deadly progression.