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How is cancer classified?

Based on histological origin and primary tumor location.

What is the most common cancer type?

Carcinomas

What is a carcinoma?

Originates from epithelial cells and accounts for 80-90% of all cancer cases.

What are the subtypes of carcinomas?

<p>Adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sarcoma?

<p>Originates from supportive/connective tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some types of sarcomas?

<p>Osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, leiomyosarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, mesothelial sarcoma, glioma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a myeloma?

<p>Originates from plasma cells in the bone marrow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is leukemia?

<p>Originates from bone marrow myeloid and lymphoid cell lines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of leukemia?

<p>Myelogenous/granulocytic leukemia, lymphatic/lymphocytic leukemia, polycythemia vera/erythremia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is lymphoma?

<p>Originates from the lymphatic system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of lymphoma?

<p>Extranodal lymphomas, Hodgkin lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Reed-Sternberg cells indicative of?

<p>Hodgkin's lymphoma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Philadelphia Chromosome indicative of?

<p>Leukemia, especially CML.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are mixed cancer types?

<p>Adenosquamous carcinoma, carcinosarcoma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do we need cancer staging and grading?

<p>To dictate treatment options, indicate prognosis, and for research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common staging system?

<p>TNM Staging System.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the T in TNM mean?

<p>T = Primary tumor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the N in TNM mean?

<p>N = Lymph node invasion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the M in TNM mean?

<p>M = Distant metastases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would T2N2M2 mean?

<p>Moderate size tumor, affecting 2 node chains, 2 different sites of metastasis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the stage grouping for cancer?

<p>Stage 0: Carcinoma in situ; Stage I-III: Cancer present in different sizes and degrees of local invasion; Stage IV: Metastasis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the gradings for breast and prostate cancer?

<p>Breast cancer: Nottingham grading system; Prostate cancer: Gleason scoring system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general grading system for cancer?

<p>GX: Undetermined grade; G1: Well differentiated (Low grade); G2: Moderately differentiated (Intermediate grade); G3: Poorly differentiated (High grade); G4: Undifferentiated (High grade).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are tumor markers?

<p>Proteins, gene expressions, altered DNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cancer Classifications

  • Cancer is classified based on histological origin and primary tumor location.
  • Main types include carcinoma, sarcoma, myeloma, leukemia, lymphoma, and mixed types.

Common Cancer Type

  • Carcinomas are the most prevalent cancer type, originating from epithelial cells found throughout the body.

Carcinoma Overview

  • Constitutes 80-90% of all cancer cases and affects organs or glands that secrete substances.

Carcinoma Subtypes

  • Adenocarcinoma: Glandular tissue origin.
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Lines organs and cavities.
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma: Most common among Caucasians, primarily affects skin exposed to sun/radiation.

Sarcoma Overview

  • Originates from connective or supportive tissues, primarily affecting young adults due to rapid cell division during growth.

Types of Sarcomas

  • Osteosarcoma: In bones.
  • Chondrosarcoma: In cartilage.
  • Leiomyosarcoma: In smooth muscle, often in the uterus.
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma: In skeletal muscle.
  • Mesothelioma: In membranous lining of body cavities.
  • Glioma: In neurogenic connective tissue, found in the brain or spinal cord.

Myeloma Overview

  • Arises from plasma cells in the bone marrow; can lead to anemia and fatigue.

Leukemia Overview

  • Originates from myeloid and lymphoid cell lines in the bone marrow, categorized as a type of blood cancer.

Types of Leukemia

  • Includes myelogenous/granulocytic and lymphatic/lymphocytic leukemia.
  • Common forms: Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML), and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).

Lymphoma Overview

  • Develops in the lymphatic system (spleen, tonsils, thymus) and manifests as solid tumors, diagnosed through biopsy.

Types of Lymphomas

  • Extranodal Lymphomas: Occurs outside the lymph nodes (e.g., stomach, breast, brain).
  • Hodgkin Lymphoma: Characterized by Reed-Sternberg cells.
  • Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Comprises numerous subtypes.

Reed-Sternberg Cells

  • Indicative of Hodgkin lymphoma, critical for diagnosis.

Philadelphia Chromosome

  • An anomaly found on chromosome 22, commonly associated with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML).

Mixed Cancer Types

  • Can originate from either the same category or different categories, including adenosquamous carcinoma and carcinosarcoma.

Importance of Cancer Staging and Grading

  • Essential for treatment decisions, prognosis assessment, and guiding research efforts.

TNM Staging System

  • Widely utilized staging method based on Tumor, Node, and Metastasis.

Breakdown of TNM Components

  • T (Primary Tumor): Evaluates size and extent.
    • T0: No primary tumor.
    • T1-T4: Varying sizes/extent.
  • N (Lymph Node Invasion): Assesses regional lymph node involvement.
    • N0: No involvement.
    • N1-N3: Varies according to extent.
  • M (Distant Metastasis): Indicates presence of metastasis.
    • M0: No distant metastasis.
    • M1: Distant metastasis present.

Understanding Staging Examples

  • T2N2M2 indicates a moderate-sized tumor affecting two lymph node chains and showing metastasis in two sites, suggesting aggressive disease.

Cancer Stage Grouping

  • Stage 0: Carcinoma in situ.
  • Stage I-III: Varying sizes and local invasion.
  • Stage IV: Indicates metastasis.

Specific Grading Systems

  • Breast Cancer: Evaluated using the Nottingham grading system.
  • Prostate Cancer: Assessed with the Gleason scoring system.

General Cancer Grading System

  • GX: Undetermined grade.
  • G1: Well differentiated (low grade).
  • G2: Moderately differentiated (intermediate grade).
  • G3: Poorly differentiated (high grade).
  • G4: Undifferentiated (high grade).
  • Higher grades correlate with worse prognosis and increased spread likelihood.

Tumor Markers

  • Include proteins, gene expressions, and altered DNA profiles; may indicate cancer presence or characteristics.

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