Our body is always in the process. It can build new cells to repair the damaged ones and can also remove the old cells. Usually, this process can be very controlled and coordinated. But sometimes, some cells can break the normal pattern and can grow uncontrollably. This abnormal growth can then lead to what we call cancer.
How do healthy cells look?
Healthy cells can follow a controlled cycle. This cycle can help our body grow and heal from any damage. Our healthy cells can also divide to create more cells to repair the damaged ones and perform functions in our body. Also, our body can remove the old cells through a process called cell death. This is how our body keeps itself regulated by creating and eliminating cells.
What causes the cells to change?
Our cells can change their DNA over time. DNA can act like a guide that can tell cells how to function and grow. But the external factors like smoking, pollution, or radiation can damage these DNA instructions. When cells don’t get proper instructions from DNA, they can start growing abnormally. This is when cells can get damaged and struggle to repair themselves naturally, which can then lead to cancer.
How can cancer cells form?
Cancer cells can usually develop when damaged cells in our body stop responding to the control warning. Instead of stopping, these abnormal cells can continue to grow and multiply. This can then create tumors in our nearby organ tissues, leading to cancer. This entire process can be very slow and can have many genetic changes over the years.
Can our body stop it?
Our body has its natural defense system that can fight these abnormal cells. For this, our immune system plays a huge role. It can recognize the unusual behavior of cells and can fight them. Our healthy cells can also have a repair mechanism that can fix a certain type of DNA damage. But sometimes, some abnormal cells can escape our body’s defense mechanism and continue to grow. This is why you should always get yourself checked if you notice any unusual changes happening in your body. With this, doctors can detect suspicious changes early, so you can start your treatment on time.
Being aware of yourself
Cell changes in our body can be confusing and can happen at any time. But by staying a little aware of yourself and the changes happening to your body, you can detect the issues early. With timely treatment, you can take control of your health and return to your life with renewed strength.