structure of cancer cells
Cancer cells are cells that become unregulated in their growth. They begin to replicate to the point that it becomes detrimental to the host. Normal cells will usually have a round appearance, whereas cancer cells often have irregular shapes. They can also appear as a cluster of cells melded together. The nuclei of these cells are often much larger and darker than in normal cells.
Normal Cell (skin)Each cell has a uniform appearance and they are spread out evenly for the most part. The color is evenly distributed throughout each cell. |
Lung cancer cell The cells have different and unusual shapes. They clump together in groups and have different sizes. The darker nucleus sticks out from the color of the rest of the cell. |
skin cancer cellThe cells are slightly darker and clump together in irregular formations. |