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How are cancers cells formed and what are the causes.

Updated: Apr 10, 2021

Cancer is one of the most perilous and painful diseases in the world. 1 in 2women and 1 in 3 men get diagnosed with cancer throughout their life.

Although. almost everyone knows how dangerous cancer can be, but have we thought about how cancer cells are formed inside of the body?


When certain cells stop functioning in their normal mechanism, they start dividing uncontrollably producing a huge number of cells. Those numerous new cells form a tissue together called a tumor. The tumor cells damage the regular functions of the cell, harming other cells and causing disorders inside the body. Therefore, cancer cells damage the body's tissues and organs.



How do cancer cells start dividing uncontrollably?

Normally, the cells divide via mitosis and form two identical cells. However, when a change in the cell's DNA occurs, it is called a mutation. Mutation change the instructons of the DNA leading to change in the cell's division. The cell starts dividing uncontollably forming a tumor.



What are the most commen types of cancer?

Colorectal Cancer

leukemia

Oropharyngeal Cancer

Breast cancer

Kidney cancer

Bladder cancer

Lung cancer

Skin cancer


Finally, what causes genetic mutations to cells?

*Exposure to extremely toxic chemicals.

*Radiations from x rays, lasers..etc.

*Exposure to the extreme rays of sun in a hot enviroment for a long period of time.

*Smoking

*Certain diets

*Vitamins and medicines

*Genetics


 
 
 

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