Why does cancer kill?
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46588/invurnus.v15i3.30Keywords:
cancer, nutrition, immune system, metastasis, cell differentiationAbstract
This article aims to inform cancer patients and their caregivers about the cellular behavior of cancer, based on common questions such as what is cancer? Why do cancer cells affect our body? Why are there cancer cells in different parts of the body? How does cancer affect our body? And what to do to strengthen the immune system? The answers to these questions are intended to provide accessible and clear information for those interested in understanding the processes related to cancer. In which the strengthening of the immune system through oncological nutrition is one of the crucial aspects of the maintenance of vital functions.
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