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    Medical Biology

    Cancer

    Cancer

    Cancer is a broad group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell growth and the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body. It is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and encompasses more than 100 distinct malignancies that differ by tissue of origin, molecular alterations, clinical behavior, and response to therapy. Prevention, early detection, accurate diagnosis and staging, and advances in surgery, radiotherapy, targeted agents, and immunotherapies shape contemporary control strategies.