How Cancer Develops
Cancer develops through a multistep process that involves:
- Initiation: Genetic mutations occur in the DNA of a cell.
- Promotion: Mutated cells are stimulated to grow and divide.
- Progression: Cancer cells acquire additional mutations and become more aggressive and invasive.
These stages represent the transformation of normal cells into cancerous cells through a series of genetic changes. These changes can result from exposure to carcinogens, inherited genetic mutations, or random errors during cell division.
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