What are the differences between normal cells and cancer cells in terms of their characteristics and behavior?

Normal cells and cancer cells differ in several ways. Normal cells have a controlled growth and division rate, while cancer cells grow uncontrollably. Normal cells have a specific function in the body, while cancer cells lose their specialized function. Additionally, normal cells undergo programmed cell death when necessary, but cancer cells evade this process. Finally, normal cells have a limited ability to spread to other parts of the body, while cancer cells can invade nearby tissues and metastasize to distant organs.