On a Path to Block Breast Cancer Relapse (IMAGE) Duke University Medical Center Caption Even in the early stages of breast cancer, cancer cells can migrate to the bone marrow. There, they can lie dormant and cause relapse years later. Duke Health scientists have discovered ways to block that mechanism. Credit Alisa Weigandt for Duke Health Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.