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Offspring won't "catch" cancer from a parent, but many cancers seem to have a genetically linked predisposition. In other words, the disease itself can't be passed, but the risk can.

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Which cancers spread the fastest among all types of cancer?

The cancers that spread the fastest among all types of cancer are typically lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, and esophageal cancer. These types of cancer are known for their aggressive growth and ability to quickly spread to other parts of the body. Early detection and treatment are crucial in managing these fast-spreading cancers.


How do cancer tumors spread?

Cancer tumors can spread through a process called metastasis, where cancer cells break away from the original tumor and travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system to form new tumors in other parts of the body. This can make the cancer more difficult to treat and control.


What two processes make up the M stage?

The staging system for cancer includes the processes of metastasis (spread of cancer to distant parts of the body) and the absence of metastasis (no evidence of cancer spread). The M stage of cancer staging classifies the cancer based on whether metastasis is present or not.


Which cancers spread the fastest?

The cancers that tend to spread the fastest are typically those that are more aggressive and have a higher growth rate, such as pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, and lung cancer. These types of cancers can quickly metastasize to other parts of the body.


What is a disorder in which some of the bodys own cells lose the ability to control growth?

Cancer is a disorder in which some of the body's own cells lose the ability to control growth. Once a cancer cell is produced, it is more likely to go through the cell cycle more rapidly, causing more cells to be formed and spread quickly. That is why cancer is a deadly disease, it is to fast to catch.

Related Questions

Can you have cancer spread from thyroid cancer removal?

There is a chance that when surgery was done to remove the thyroid, the cancer may have spread already. If the cancer hadn't spread before surgery was done, there should be no spread.


Do biopsies cause prostate cancer to spread?

There is no evidence showing that the biopsy will spread prostate cancer if cancer is present. And even if it was the case that a biopsy may spread the cancer, the benefits of detecting the cancer far outwieghs the possibility of the cancer being spread around. I mean, finding out that there is cancer means that treatment can commence. By not finding out that you have cancer, it will still eventually spread all on its own anyway.


Your child is studying tuition in your uncle home your aunt has cancer if cancer spread to your child?

If your asking if the cancer can spread to your child, the answer is no.


Can testicular cancer spread?

yes it can spread


Can fish spread cancer between fish?

Cancer is not contagious.


How does the cancer disease spread?

It will spread via Blood stream ...


Can Thyroid cancer spread to the parathyroid gland?

Yes, thyroid cancer can spread to nearby structures including the parathyroid gland. This is known as direct extension of the cancer. It is important to carefully manage and monitor thyroid cancer to prevent such spread and to detect and treat it early if it does occur.


What is the incidence of bladder cancer after prostate cancer?

There is no specific threat of bladder cancer during or after prostate cancer. The prostate cancer could spread to the bladder just as easily as it could spread to any other organ.


What Noncommunicable disease?

A disease that cannot be spread from person to person is non-communicable. For example, lung cancer can make a person cough. But they won't give me cancer from coughing (though the cough can still spread viruses or bacteria). A person's Heart disease is not "catch-able".


How do cancer cells spread to a new location?

Nearby blood vessels provide nutrients to the tumor and carry cancer cells to new locations.


What is the cause of cervical cancer and how does it spread?

Most cervical cancer is caused by human papillomavirus, which is spread by sex.


Can animals spread brain cancer?

no