Cancer is a broad group of various diseases involving unregulated cell growth. It is medically known as a malignant neoplasm. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the body through the lymphatic system or bloodstream, it is called metastasis. However, not all tumors are cancerous. Some tumors do not grow uncontrollably, do not invade neighboring tissues, and do not spread throughout the body which are called Benign tumors.
There are more than 100 types of Cancers. Follow the link to know more:
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/alphalist
Classification of Cancers:
There are five broad groups that are used to classify cancer.
- Carcinomas: These are characterized by cells that cover internal and external parts of the body such as lung, breast, and colon cancer.
- Sarcomas:These are characterized by cells that are…
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