What describes the typical growth characteristics of cancerous cells?

Cancerous cells typically exhibit anaplastic characteristics, which signifies a lack of differentiation and organization. Anaplastic cells are often irregular in shape and size and may lose the specific functions associated with their original tissue type. This disordered growth is associated with the aggressive nature of cancer, where cells divide uncontrollably and can invade surrounding tissues and metastasize to other parts of the body. The absence of structure and specialized functions makes anaplastic cells a hallmark of malignancy, reflecting their uncontrolled growth and poor prognosis in cancer development.

In contrast, highly organized and well-differentiated cells are characteristics of healthy tissues, and slowly growing cells generally represent benign conditions rather than malignant ones.