Cancer Intro

Cancer is a class of approximately 100 diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell division and the ability of these cells to invade other tissues, either by direct growth into adjacent tissue or by migration of cells to distant sites (metastasis).

This unregulated growth is caused by a series of acquired or inherited mutations to DNA within cells, damaging genetic information that define the cell functions and removing normal control of cell division.

Cancer if not treated can be fatal and is one of the one feared forms of disease. This section contains information on cancer symptoms, causes cure and prevention. This information is provided for general information purposes and does not constitute medical advice