Cancer cell

A cancer cell is a body cell that has become abnormal due to genetic damage, causing it to grow and divide uncontrollably instead of following the body's natural rules. Unlike healthy cells that stop dividing when they should and eventually die off, cancer cells can keep multiplying endlessly and may spread to other parts of the body, forming tumors and interfering with normal organ function. Understanding what makes these cells different helps scientists develop treatments to stop them from growing while protecting the body's healthy cells.