What is Cancer? How Do You Get It? What Can You Do About It?
Print this entryQ: What is cancer? A: Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body. When the body’s regular control mechanisms stop working, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming tumors. Tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Malignant tumors invade nearby tissues and can spread to other body parts through the bloodstream or lymphatic system, known as metastasis. How Do You Get Cancer? Some of the most common…