Priya Khanna Priya Khanna Asked 4 months ago

Why do cells become cancer cells?

My friend was just diagnosed with cancer, and it made me think a lot about how it starts. I'm curious, what exactly happens at a cellular level for normal cells to become cancerous?

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Suresh Rao Suresh Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Cells become cancerous when their DNA gets damaged, causing them to grow out of control instead of dying when they should. It's not usually a food thing directly, but my doctor always stresses that a healthy lifestyle and proper diet (controlling sugar for me) definitely reduce risk overall. Regular checkups are key.

Gita Devi Gita Devi Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Beta, hamare shareer mein bahut saari cells hoti hain. Kabhi kabhi, unmein kuch galti ho jaati hai, jaise unka badhne ka tareeka bigad jaata hai. Phir woh rukti nahi aur ulti-seedhi badhti jaati hain. Bas, isiko cancer kehte hain. Kismat ki baat hai aur kabhi-kabhi kharab cheezon se hota hai.

Anjali Verma Anjali Verma Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I was researching this too! Basically, it's all about DNA mutations. Our cells have instructions, and sometimes those instructions get messed up, maybe from sun exposure, smoking, or just random errors during cell division. Then, the cell forgets to stop growing and dividing, and it becomes cancerous. It's quite complex.

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Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Cells become cancerous when their normal growth and division controls are lost due to mutations in their DNA. These mutations can be caused by various factors like genetics, environmental toxins, radiation, viruses, or just random errors during cell replication. Essentially, they stop responding to normal body signals and start multiplying uncontrollably.

Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Well, it's when something goes wrong with the cell's genetic material, causing it to malfunction and grow uncontrollably. For us, a healthy lifestyle is very important to keep all cells in check, reduce inflammation, and manage things like BP. Regular health checkups can sometimes catch things early.

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