Can flies get cancer?

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GlitterBug · 22-25, F

Wow, that’s really interesting! Thank you for taking the time to look into this. :) @MalteseFalconPunch

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FrostBorne · 31-35, M

Cancer is basically mutated cells that reproduce extremely quickly and destroy healthy tissue, so yes, a fly can get cancer. However, flies don't live long enough to be able to die of cancer.

canusernamebemyusername · M

Yes. Anythings with cells can.

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canusernamebemyusername · M

@GlitterBug That includes plants as well.

GlitterBug · 22-25, F

How would cancer affect a plant? @canusernamebemyusername

canusernamebemyusername · M

@GlitterBug Ever seen one that has growths on them? Or those really lumpy looking tomatoes? Those are essentially tumors.

CountScrofula · 41-45, M

I'm pretty sure any multi-cellular organism can get cancer aside from maybe a few weird exceptions.

Pineapple · 100+, F

they only live for 14 days so i doubt it

emptysoul44 · 41-45, M

They're really just maggots anyway

emptysoul44 · 41-45, M

Or are maggots really just flies?

HoraceGreenley · 56-60, M

Yes, actually

GlitterBug · 22-25, F

Could they die from that cancer or do they not live long enough? @HoraceGreenley

HoraceGreenley · 56-60, M

@GlitterBug I don't think they live long enough to actually die from it

DDonde · 31-35, M

I think their lifespans are too short.

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