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Cancer cells are able to take over healthy cells due to multiple mutations in the genes. When the healthy cells become cancerous, the genetic information will be damaged and destroyed.

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How fast do cancer cells typically grow in the human body?

Cancer cells can grow at different rates depending on the type of cancer and individual factors. On average, cancer cells can double in number every 30 days. However, some cancers can grow more rapidly, while others may grow more slowly. It is important to note that the growth rate of cancer cells can vary widely.


Why does cancer grow out of control?

cancer cells it produce an enzyme (telomerase) that make cells dividing uncontrolled.


What is the disorder in which some of the bodys cells grow uncontrollably?

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Do stem cells grow faster than cancer cells?

Stem cells do not necessarily grow faster than cancer cells. Cancer cells can divide more rapidly and uncontrollably than stem cells, which can contribute to the aggressive nature of cancer growth. However, stem cells have the ability to divide and differentiate into various cell types, while cancer cells typically lose this ability.


How cancer cells becomes tumors when they grow in dish?

Cancer cells can become a tumor when growing in a disk. This is not always the case.


What's the difference between cancer cells and normal cells?

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Do cancer cells grow faster or slower in space?

slower


How do cancer cells grow and divide?

Cancer cells divide excessively and invade other tissues. They do not have density dependence or anchorage dependence. Simply put, regular cells grow in an even layer while cancer cells grow tightly and on top of each other - an unnatural mass.


Does the cell cycle become uncontrolled in cancer?

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What begins when cells in a part of the body start to grow out of control?

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How is cancer classified?

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How do cancer cells behave inside the human body?

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