Cancer cells behave differently from regular cells in several key ways. Unlike normal cells, which grow, divide, and die in a controlled manner, cancer cells exhibit uncontrolled proliferation, often ignoring the signals that regulate cell growth and death. They can evade the immune system, allowing them to survive and multiply despite the body’s defenses. Additionally, cancer cells often display changes in metabolism, utilizing energy sources in ways that support rapid growth and division, a phenomenon known as the Warburg effect. They can also invade surrounding tissues and spread to distant sites in the body, a process called metastasis, which normal cells typically do not do. These aberrant behaviors contribute to the aggressive nature of cancer and its ability to disrupt normal bodily functions.
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