2006-08-11 04:57:32 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Yes, all living organisms can get cancer.
All those people who think sharks do not get cancer are wrong. It is an urban myth. No living organism is immune to cancer. There are numerous studies that have shown sharks can get cancer.
Check out the article below:
http://www.webmd.com/content/Article/22/1728_56280.htm
2006-08-12 14:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by dawestcoastboy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, most animals get cancer. I believe sharks are the only ones who don't.
2006-08-11 04:59:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was rumored for a while that sharks do not get cancer. However, I went to Birch's aquarium recently (in San Diego, CA) and according to an exhibit there, they have found cancer in some sharks too!
2006-08-14 06:53:25 · answer #3 · answered by rockn2country 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Animals can get cancer. Lots of Lab rats have been stimulated and exposed to cause it in them for our experiments for treatments and possible cures. I also had two dogs that got it as well; one got uterine cancer and the other one started getting tumors all over his body. They can also get benign cyst, my current dog has those and each one is tested benign.
2006-08-12 01:18:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what you mean by "other" but all animals can get cancer.
2006-08-11 05:00:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Maybe we can harvest some of those shark genes to find some cures.
2. It would be fascinating to compare the shark's DNA & genetic structure to humans. Something right is working for them.
2006-08-11 10:08:47 · answer #6 · answered by mitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Angelgirl is RIGHT !
Only sharks free from cancer...
2006-08-11 05:05:07 · answer #7 · answered by yusdz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, two of my dogs died of cancer.
2006-08-11 14:20:05 · answer #8 · answered by caitie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they can get cancer
2006-08-11 05:51:14 · answer #9 · answered by lefftylucy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Cats can get feline leucemia. My grandmothers dog had a tumor in her jaw and had to have half of her jaw removed.
2006-08-11 05:01:49 · answer #10 · answered by Sally 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋