Cancers & Blood Disorders

Cancer is a broad term for diseases in which abnormal cells in the body grow uncontrollably. In a healthy body, cells grow and divide in a controlled manner to replace old or damaged cells. However, in cancer, this regulation breaks down, and the cells divide without control. These rogue cells can then invade surrounding tissues, disrupt normal bodily functions, and often lead to the formation of a tumor.

Some cancers stay in one place while others spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymphatic systems in a process known as metastasis. Cancer can develop in almost any tissue or organ, and different types of cancer are typically named based on the organ or type of cell where the cancer begins (e.g., lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer).

Cancer can be caused by various factors, including genetic mutations, environmental exposures(examples include tobacco smoke and radiation), and lifestyle factors (such as diet and exercise). The treatment of cancer often involves a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies, depending on type, stage and location of cancer. Cancer can be classified into various types, including: Carcinomas, Sarcomas, Leukemia and Lymphomas and Myelomas.