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Cancer
A disease characterized by uncontrolled cellular growth that can occur in various tissues and organs throughout a pet's body.
Key Facts
- Cancer cells bypass the body's natural immune defenses to multiply unchecked.
- Malignant cells ignore normal biological signals that regulate growth and spatial boundaries.
- Cancerous cells evade programmed cell death, allowing them to crowd out healthy tissue.
- Tumors can develop in nearly any organ system including the lungs, liver, kidneys, and skin.