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Cancerous tumors can evade the normal programmed cell death mechanism called apoptosis
and continue to divide further. It can also escape immune detection and destruction.
Cancerous cells can also stimulate angiogenesis, forming new blood vessels to supply
nutrients and eventually these malignant cells can invade and spread to other parts of
the body.

Types of Cancer Cells


Cancer cells come in various types, each originating from different parts of the body.
Some common types of cancer cells, based on the cells of origin are:

Carcinoma originates in the epithelial cells covering external surfaces and internal
organs. It can occur in various organs like the skin, lungs, breast, prostate, and colon.
Types of carcinomas include:

Adenocarcinoma develops in epithelial cells producing fluids or mucus, commonly found in


glandular tissues like the breast, colon, and prostate.
Basal cell carcinoma occurs in the lower or basal layer of the skin’s epidermis.
Squamous cell carcinoma affects the squamous epithelial cells beneath the skin and lining
various organs.
Sarcomas arise in the connective tissues, including muscles, fat, blood vessels, bone, or
cartilage, which are the supporting tissues of the body.

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