Uncontrolled Cell Growth in Cancer

Syncytial cells are out of control cell division owing to the presence of multinucleation in a cytoplasm without cell walls forming lumps and tumors in a tissue except leukemia where normal blood function is prohibited by abnormal cell division the the blood stream. As we age, our DNA mutates and this is one of the weak points where cancer may take a chance. Several viruses have also been linked to cancer such as human papillomavirus (in cervical cancer) and all immunosupressive viruses that inhibits the body's ability to fight infections and increase the chance of developing cancer. According to tissue type there are four main classifications of cancer:

1. Lymphomas-cancers originating from infection fighting organs

2. Leukemias-cancers originating from blood forming organs

3. Sarcomas-cancers originating in bones, muscle, or connective tissues

4. Carcinomas- cancers originating from epithelial cells

Within these broad categories, a cancer is classified by history, stage and grade.

Through long years of observation, monitoring and documentation. it has been noted that the metastatic behavior of cancers varies according to the primary site of diagnosis. This behavior pattern is known as "natural history" which is important in planning the patient's care and evaluation of the patient's progress and physical complaints.

Early detection of cancer can greatly improve the chance of successful treatment. CT scans, X-rays, MRI scans, PET scans and ultrasound scans are employed regularly to diagnose the presence and pinpoint the position of tumors in the affected organs. Specialist may conduct endoscopy to visually look for abnormality inside the body and get tissue samples. The absolute method of diagnosing cancer is to peep through a microscope the extracted cancerous cells called biopsy, together with some biochemical tests to fully detect the presence of cancer.

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