How Cancer Grows
6. Fourth mutation
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The new type of cells grow rapidly, allowing for more opportunities for mutations. The next mutation paves the way for the development of an even more aggressive cancer.
At this point the tumor is still contained.
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1. DNA of a normal cell
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2. Mutation of DNA
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3. Genetically altered cell
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4. Spread and second mutation
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5. Third mutation
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6. Fourth mutation
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7. Breaking through the membrane
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8. Angiogenesis
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9. Invasion and dispersal
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10. Tumor cells travel
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11. Metastasis
Dr. Folkman Speaks
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Cancer Caught on Video
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Accidental Discoveries
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How Cancer Grows
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