What Is Cancer - Dr. Deepak Chhabra

TYPES OF CANCER

Understanding Different Forms Of Cancer

Understanding the different forms of cancer is essential for early detection, effective
management, and improved outcomes for patients.

Malignant (cancer)

Malignant tumors can invade, damage and destroy nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body.

Benign (not cancer)

Benign tumors are rarely life-threatening, and they do not spread to other parts of the body. They often can be removed and usually do not grow back.

Understanding Cellular Composition

Your body is made up of billions of cells that can only be seen under a microscope. These cells are grouped together to make up the tissues and organs of our bodies. They are a bit like building blocks. Different types of body tissues are made up of different types of body cells. For example, there are bone cells in bone and breast cells in the breast.

Different types of cells in the body do different jobs. They all have a center called a nucleus. Inside the nucleus are the genes. Genes are really bits of code and control the cell. They decide when it will reproduce, what it does and even when it will die.

Normally the genes make sure that cells grow and reproduce in an orderly and controlled way. If the system goes wrong for any reason, the usual result is that the cell dies. Rarely, the system goes wrong in a way that allows a cell to keep on dividing until a lump called a ‘tumour’ is formed.

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UNDERSTANDING CANCER SPREAD

Cancer Spread & Metastases

It is the ability to spread that makes a cancer harmful. If a cancer is not treated, it can spread into the organs near to where it started growing. It can also damage other parts of the body that it spreads to.

Cancer spreads to nearby organs and tissues, causing damage beyond its original location
The primary cancer site is where the cancer originates, termed as the “primary cancer”.
Cancers can progress to locally advanced stages, invading surrounding tissues like the peritoneum in ovarian cancer.
Cancer cells break away from the primary tumor, travel through the blood or lymphatic system, and develop into new tumors in other parts of the body. These secondary tumors are known as
“secondary cancers” or “metastases”.

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Patient’s Reviews

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5 Out of 5 from 92 Reviews

“Two years back had my father's major Liver surgery done by Doctor Deepak Chhabra, right now he is absolutely fit and fine. As a Doctor he is very well mannered calm & easily understand the condition of the patient. He use to explain comprehensively about the infection and procedure of surgery and its pros and cons. Respectful Doctor in the field of Oncosurgery/Surgical Oncology in mumbai. Recommended doctor by some of the best Cancer Doctors & Medical Oncologist in Mumbai."

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