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What is cancer?
In this series of materials prepared by Grupo Oncoclínicas, it is possible to learn more about what cancer is, its types, the treatments available at the clinic, and guidance on prevention and quality of life.
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What is cancer
Cancer is the abnormal growth of cells that divide rapidly, forming tumors. The disease can affect most organs in the human body, including the bloodstream, and spread to other areas, such as tissues.
It is the disordered, abnormal growth of cells which, by dividing rapidly, form tumors somewhere in the body and can spread to other regions, invading tissues and organs. There are more than 200 types of cancer, grouped into 5 categories:
Carcinomas
Sarcomas
Leukemias
Lymphomas and myelomas
Cancers of the central nervous system
Check the most common types of cancer in Brazil.
Cancer can develop in virtually any part of the body and varies in type and severity. Select the body part to explore below, or search by organ/cancer name. Discover the most common ones.
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Breast cancer
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