- What Is Cancer? - NCI - National Cancer Institute
A cancer that has spread from the place where it first formed to another place in the body is called metastatic cancer The process by which cancer cells spread to other parts of the body is called metastasis Metastatic cancer has the same name and the same type of cancer cells as the original, or primary, cancer
- Cancer - Wikipedia
Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body [2] [7] These contrast with benign tumors, which do not spread [7] Possible signs and symptoms include a lump, abnormal bleeding, prolonged cough, unexplained weight loss, and a change in bowel movements [1]
- Cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Cancer refers to any one of a large number of diseases characterized by the development of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and have the ability to infiltrate and destroy normal body tissue Cancer often has the ability to spread throughout your body Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the world
- End Cancer As We Know It | American Cancer Society
We are a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone We are improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive
- Cancer: Types, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention - Healthline
Cancer is a group of diseases that occur when abnormal cells divide rapidly and spread Learn the types, causes, treatments, and prevention methods
- Cancer | Definition, Causes, Types, Treatment | Britannica
Cancer is a disease characterized by the uncontrolled multiplication of abnormal cells in the body There are numerous types of cancers, with certain types being major causes of sickness and death worldwide
- Cancer: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Stages, Prevention - MedicineNet
Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells anywhere in a body These abnormal cells are termed cancer cells, malignant cells, or tumor cells These cells can infiltrate normal body tissues Many cancers and the abnormal cells that compose the cancer tissue are further identified by the name of the tissue that the abnormal cells originated from (for example, breast cancer, lung cancer
- What Is Cancer? Symptoms, Causes Types - Cleveland Clinic
Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the U S But fewer people are dying of cancer now than 20 years ago Early detection and innovative treatments are curing cancer and helping people with cancer live longer Types of cancer There are over 100 types of cancer Healthcare providers categorize them according to where they start in
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