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  • 01/04/2021

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How do cancers start?

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Dr. Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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  • MBBS
  • 1+ Yrs
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Cancer develops when the body's normal control mechanism stops working. Old cells do not die and instead grow out of control, forming new, abnormal cells.

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