Understanding Mitosis and Its Role in Cancer Development

Jan 02, 2026

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Mitosis is a fundamental process of somatic cell division, crucial for growth and repair in the body. It is controlled by genes, hormones, and environmental factors. However, uncontrolled mitosis can lead to cancer, a significant health concern with statistics showing that 1 in 7 individuals will face some form of cancer in their lifetime, and lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. This educational overview explores the causes of various cancers, such as skin, colon, breast cancer, leukemia, and lymphoma, emphasizing the importance of understanding mitosis in cancer prevention.

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Understanding Mitosis and Its Role in Cancer Development

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Why do we learn about mitosis?
Mitosis • Somatic cell division • Define somatic cell. • Controlled by: • Genes (indirectly) • Hormones (directly) • Environment (directly)
CANCER IS UNCONTROLLED MITOSIS!
Some Cancer Statistics: • 1 in 7 people will have some form of cancer in their lifetimes. • 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer. • Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. • There are approx. ½ million deaths from cancer in the U.S.
Cancer Causes • Name the possible causes for the following cancers: • Skin cancer • Colon cancer • Breast cancer • Leukemia • Lymphoma