Vivek Rana Vivek Rana Asked 7 months ago

How do non cancer cells become cancer cells?

My grandmother is battling cancer, and it's made me curious about how this disease starts. I'm trying to understand the science behind it. How do normal, healthy cells in our body transform and become cancerous cells?

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Priyanka Dey Priyanka Dey Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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I am just trying to understand this, but is it true that our cells get tiny mutations in their DNA that make them grow without stopping? Does this happen automatically as we age, or are there specific things that trigger these mutations to start?

Devika Sen Devika Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Please ignore those internet claims that eating alkaline foods stops cells from mutating. Cells become cancerous when their DNA gets damaged and they lose the ability to self-destruct, multiplying uncontrollably instead. Only qualified oncologists can explain this science and treat it properly.

Vijay Khanna Vijay Khanna Joined May 2026 6 months ago

It starts when normal cells experience genetic mutations that tell them to ignore normal life cycles and keep dividing. Keeping a healthy lifestyle, avoiding smoking, and controlling conditions like diabetes helps lower the oxidative stress that can damage our cells' DNA over time.

Abhishek Roy Abhishek Roy Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Think of it like a photocopy machine that gets a glitch and starts printing endless copies that won't stop! The DNA gets a typo, and the cell forgets how to sleep. Don't worry, your immune system is usually like a strict security guard catching these typos daily.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Basically, a normal cell gets some glitch in its genetic code and starts behaving like a rebel, refusing to stop dividing. Don't stress too much about it though, our bodies are actually really good at cleaning up these bad cells most of the time. Just stay healthy!

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Consult a radiation oncologist

Omprakash Mishra Omprakash Mishra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

When the natural order of a cell's life cycle is disrupted due to external toxins or aging, it begins to multiply uncontrollably. While keeping a pure, stress-free lifestyle with fresh herbs is comforting, we must trust modern medical screening to detect these changes in time.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

It is all about successive genetic mutations that bypass the body's natural defense checkpoints. Having gone through cancer treatment myself, I can tell you that catching these changes early through routine checkups makes all the difference. Stay proactive and trust your medical team.

Shalini Hegde Shalini Hegde Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Those cellular mutations can happen quietly over years before showing real symptoms. I made the mistake of ignoring persistent fatigue and a lump, thinking it was nothing. Please get regular screenings done and consult a doctor immediately if you feel something is off in your body.

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