The Red Queen's metaphor from Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass describes a world in constant rapid change, requiring continuous effort just to stay in the same place. This idea reflects the ongoing, relentless battle against cancer, where progress often feels like a constant race with no permanent victory.
"We are forced to keep running merely to keep still," captures the frustrating reality faced by patients and researchers alike. Despite advances, cancer's complexity makes it a persistent opponent, demanding continual effort just to maintain current understanding and treatment levels.