W h a t i s C a n c e r ?

What is Cancer?By:

Haley Broussard

Cancer is a general name for many diseases. There are more than 100 diseases in which cells

in a part of the body begin to grow out of control. Cancer starts because abnormal cells grow out of

control. Untreated cancers can make you very sick or even death.

CANCER

How Cancer Starts Cancer starts because of the growth of abnormal cells. The

growth of theses cells are uncontrollable. Cancer cells do not die they grow and create new ones. How do they cells become cancer cells? Because of damage in DNA.

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How cancer spreads Cancer cells travel. They begin to grow and form

new tumors that , replace normal tissue. This process is called metastasis. This process occurs when cancer cells get into the bloodstream or lymph vessels of our body.

WHAT CAN CAUSE CANCER?

Cancer can be caused by genetic predisposition that is inherited from family members. It is possible to be born with certain genetic mutations in a gene that makes one more likely to develop cancer later in life. Smoking can cause cancer. Even if you are a current tobacco user, quitting can still greatly reduce your chances of getting cancer. Tanning beds can also cause cancer.

Susan G Komen is a non-profit organization that has been donating to cancer. If you are interested in helping please visit http://ww5.komen.org/

How can you help cancer patients?

http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/CancerBasics/what-is-cancer

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/cancer-oncology/

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