Hypoxia in tumours: What happens when oxygen deficiency occurs |
New Delhi: Oxygen deficiency, medically called hypoxia, describes a state in which tissues receive insufficient oxygen to meet metabolic needs. In the context of cancer, tumour hypoxia refers to areas within a solid tumour where oxygen levels are significantly lower than in normal tissues due to abnormal growth and blood supply patterns. This condition is recognised as a hallmark of most advanced solid tumours and has major implications for tumuor progression, treatment response, and patient outcomes.
In an interaction with News9Live, Dr Kiran Tamkhane- Cancer Physician- M|O|C Thane & Kalyan, explained what hypoxia in tumours is, and what its effects on health.
Tumour hypoxia occurs when cancerous tissue outgrows its vascular supply. As a solid tumour enlarges, rapidly dividing cancer cells consume oxygen........