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The Double-Edged Sword: How Neutrophil Traps Can Both Help and Hinder Cancer's Spread In the intricate battlefield of the human body, the immune system’s foot soldiers, neutrophils, have long been recognized for their heroic role in fighting off infections. But what if these same soldiers, in their attempt to protect, inadvertently create pathways for an even greater enemy to advance? Recent research has uncovered a fascinating and complex story about neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs)—web-like structures neutrophils release to ensnare pathogens—and their paradoxical role in cancer metastasis. While these traps can sometimes help the immune system fight tumors, studies are revealing that …