Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Killing the Killer Cancer

Cancer, A non communicable diseases takes it origins from all human cells that are capable of dividing. The parts of the body that are immune to cancer are your hair, teeth and nails. The Oxford Medical dictionary defines cancer as "any malignant tumor". An uncontrolled division of cells that invade and destroy the surrounding tissues fuel the growth of cancer in the body. The spread of cancer or metastasis occurs via the blood stream or via other paths through body cavities such as the pleural and peritoneal spaces, thus setting up secondary tumors called as metastases at distant sites from the original tumors. Every primary tumor has its own pattern of behavior and spread. Cancer is major causes of deaths in this world and the chances of getting this disease increases as one gets older.