Wonder How Cancer REALLY Works? This Animated Video Is A Must-See!

By C. Dixon

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Do you know how cancer cells grow? Or how they’re different than regular cells?

A cancer diagnosis can be a confusing and terrifying time, especially if you don’t understand how cancer cells work (or if you think you know, but the details from your high school biology class are a little blurry.)

We’re here to help!

This fantastic animation from TED-Ed breaks down cell division and the treatments we use to fight it. Using vibrant animation, it explains what’s going on in your body when a cells grow normally, and then what happens when it mutates. It discusses the most common treatment options, and quickly explains why the side effects that go hand-in-hand with chemo even happen.

Understanding your diagnosis can help make the unknown seem a bit more navigable. Take a look at the video below, and then check out our post here to learn more about the side effects of chemotherapy.

Remember, knowledge is power.

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C. Dixon
C. Dixon likes to read, sing, eat, drink, write, and other verbs. She enjoys cavorting around the country to visit loved ones and experience new places, but especially likes to be at home with her husband, son, and dog.
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