The Basics of Cancer
The name cancer is derived from the Greek word carcinos, which means crab. The word refers to the abnormal cells that do not respond to boundary signals. These cells tend to spread into nearby tissues and are difficult to remove surgically. The term cancer is also derived from the fact that our bodies contain billions of cells that divide every day. It is estimated that about 1.6 million people in the United States are diagnosed with cancer each year.
A tumour is the result of the growth of cancer cells from the primary site of the disease. These cancer cells then leave the area where they were originally found and travel to other parts of the body. They can bind to tissues that are unrelated to the original cancer. As a result, the number of tumour cells increases. The proportion of healthy and abnormal cells in the body is tightly controlled. A shift in this balance may lead to cancer. There are two common types of cancer: sarcoma and carcinoma.
As with any other type of tumor, cancer begins in a cell. A cell is the basic unit of your body. It divides into new cells as needed, and dies to make more. However, cancer can occur when cells grow uncontrollably and form a tumor. This tumor is either benign or malignant. In the case of cancer, the latter type can spread to other parts of the body. This characteristic makes it crucial to diagnose a tumor early.
Unlike other cancers, cancer can be difficult to diagnose and treat. The first step in detecting cancer is to determine where the tumor originated. Most tumors develop in the breast, colon, or uterus. Typically, the primary site is in the cervix or womb, but can spread to other areas of the body. It is important to understand the nature of cancer in order to prevent it. The first step in identifying a cancerous tumor is to understand the signs and symptoms of the disease.
Infectious diseases are one of the most common causes of cancer deaths. They are the most common cause of death in developing countries, and they vary in proportion between the developed world and Africa. While viruses are the most common cause of cancer, parasites and bacteria can also play a role. As a result, it is important to understand what is causing the cancer. If the cancer is a symptom of another disease, it is a sign of cancer that can develop into a different type.
Because of the way cancer cells spread in the body, they are able to spread to many other places in the body. These cells may be benign at first, but later they can become malignant. While they are asymptomatic, cancer can still cause death in the body. Fortunately, there are treatments for cancer. The key is to identify the exact cause of your cancer and to find a cure for it. The most important thing to do is to learn as much as you can about the disease and how it develops.
The name cancer is derived from the Greek word carcinos, which means crab. The word refers to the abnormal cells that do not respond to boundary signals. These cells tend to spread into nearby tissues and are difficult to remove surgically. The term cancer is also derived from the fact that our bodies contain billions of cells that divide every day. It is estimated that about 1.6 million people in the United States are diagnosed with cancer each year. A tumour is the result of the growth of cancer cells from the primary site of the disease. These cancer cells then leave the area where they were originally found and travel to other parts of the body. They can bind to tissues that are unrelated to the original cancer. As a result, the number of tumour cells increases. The proportion of healthy and abnormal cells in the body is tightly controlled. A shift in this balance may lead to cancer. There are two common types of cancer: sarcoma and carcinoma. As with any other type of tumor, cancer begins in a cell. A cell is the basic unit of your body. It divides into new cells as needed, and dies to make more. However, cancer can occur when cells grow uncontrollably and form a tumor. This tumor is either benign or malignant. In the case of cancer, the latter type can spread to other parts of the body. This characteristic makes it crucial to diagnose a tumor early. Unlike other cancers, cancer can be difficult to diagnose and treat. The first step in detecting cancer is to determine where the tumor originated. Most tumors develop in the breast, colon, or uterus. Typically, the primary site is in the cervix or womb, but can spread to other areas of the body. It is important to understand the nature of cancer in order to prevent it. The first step in identifying a cancerous tumor is to understand the signs and symptoms of the disease. Infectious diseases are one of the most common causes of cancer deaths. They are the most common cause of death in developing countries, and they vary in proportion between the developed world and Africa. While viruses are the most common cause of cancer, parasites and bacteria can also play a role. As a result, it is important to understand what is causing the cancer. If the cancer is a symptom of another disease, it is a sign of cancer that can develop into a different type. Because of the way cancer cells spread in the body, they are able to spread to many other places in the body. These cells may be benign at first, but later they can become malignant. While they are asymptomatic, cancer can still cause death in the body. Fortunately, there are treatments for cancer. The key is to identify the exact cause of your cancer and to find a cure for it. The most important thing to do is to learn as much as you can about the disease and how it develops.