• Question: What can cause Cancer and how long will it take to get rid of approximately?

    Asked by caljfitz to Becky on 24 Jun 2013.
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      Rebecca Cook answered on 24 Jun 2013:

      Cancer is caused by a mutation in a cell that results in a cell that grows faster than it should. Over time, this cell will multiply making more cells that are growing fast, these cells take up space within the organ and form a tumour.

      Mutations can form due to genetics, environment or just bad luck.

      I think cancers will always form as some can’t be prevented. But with improved detection methods and treatments, the survival rate will continue to increase.

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