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Cancer is a disease that occurs when cells divide uncontrollably and spread into surrounding tissues.
Cancer cells are different from normal cells because they: Grow out of control Ignore signals to stop dividing Ignore signals to specialize Ignore signals to die and be shed
Cancer can develop in many ways, including: DNA damage A mutation in the DNA or any product of that DNA Loss of function of the regulatory and repressor systems in the cycle Cancer can lead to phenotypic expression in many forms, from mild to life-threatening.
Cancer cell biology research seeks to define the biological basis underlying the differences between normal cells and cancerous cells. This includes studies of the fundamental mechanisms that drive pre-cancer states, oncogenic transformation, and that support tumor growth and behavior.
The four main types of cancer are: Carcinomas, Sarcomas, Leukemias, Lymphomas.
Topics include: Cancer Cells Properties, Cancer Causes, Cancer Genetics, & Combating Cancer.
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