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Cáncer

Cáncer

El cáncer es una enfermedad que aparece cuando el cuerpo crea células anormales. Estas células crecen rápidamente para invadir las células normales y, sin tratamiento médico, se pueden diseminar por distintas partes del cuerpo. Las personas pueden enfermar gravemente debido al cáncer e incluso llegar a morir. Existen muchos tipos de cáncer, pero esta enfermedad no se contagia por estar cerca de una persona que la padece. Sin embargo, es posible desarrollar algunos tipos de cáncer por fumar. ¡Ésta es otra muy buena razón para decirle que no al cigarrillo!

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