Are all the different cancers really that different or is it all just cancer and we just specify where it formed?
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Cancers can be classified on the basis of the cell they are originating from and the site they are originating from(primary). The basic mechanism behind tumor formations is how all cancer cells rapidly they proliferate. After that they metastasize that form secondaries.
What do you exactly mean by the difference? Depending on the cell type (carcinoma/sarcoma) they can be different and also sometimes they’re treatment modalities are different. Some times they become capable of secreting hormones too.
Say we have read that some tumors are highly radio sensitive so these can be treated using radiotherapy. Some respond better to the chemotherapeutic drugs. Some require surgery (partial or total removal of an organ of the body).
So to answer your question Imo cancers are same in their mechanism/ their pathogenesis but cam have different properties.
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