Explainer: What is cancer?

Explainer: What is cancer?

It’s a word no one wants to hear for themselves or someone they love: cancer. It’s so scary that some people instead call it “the C-word.” There are more than 200 types of cancer. No two are exactly alike. Some still baffle doctors and scientists while others can be treated and even cured. Our cells are supposed to grow and divide. Without more cells, our bodies couldn’t develop, and some parts would wear out. Cells divide as we shed skin and gr…