Malignant Collection (#6)

Immunotherapy, artwork
Immunotherapy. Computer artwork of immunotherapy being used to destroy a tumour (right). Immunotherapy uses the bodys immune system to fight a disease

Cancer cells spreading, artwork
Cancer cells spreading. Computer artwork showing cancerous cells (blue) migrating from a tumour (upper centre) into the blood stream (centre)

Spinal cancer, MRI scan
Spinal cancer. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal section through the cervical (neck) region of the spine of a 22-year-old patient

Secondary spinal cancer, MRI scan
Secondary spinal cancer. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a section through the spine of a 48-year-old patient, showing malignant (cancerous) tumours

Metastatic cancer, artwork
Metastatic cancer. Computer artwork of a section through a persons upper body and head, showing a primary cancer in the right liver (lower left) that has spread (metastasised)

Cancer blood supply, conceptual image C016 / 7505
Cancer blood supply, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the blood supply to a cancerous (malignant) tumour

Total mesorectal excision, artwork C016 / 6996
Total mesorectal excision (TME). Artwork of the pelvis and the area of the colon and rectum that is removed in total mesorectal excision

Colon cancer, barium contrast CT scan
Colon cancer. Coloured barium contrast computed tomography (CT) scan, and 3D CT colonoscopy image (inset), of an axial section through the sigmoid colon (large intestine) of a 54-year-old patient

Colon cancer, 3D colonoscopy image
Colon cancer. 3D colonoscopy image showing the location of a cancerous growth (centre right) in the colon of a 59-year-old patient. Here, the growth has caused a narrowing (stenosis) of the colon

Acute myeloid leukaemia, micrograph
Acute myeloid leukaemia. Light micrograph of blood cells from bone marrow in a case of acute myeloid leukaemia. These cells include a monocytoid myeloblast stem cell

Ductal breast cancer, TEM
Ductal breast cancer. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through breast tissue, showing malignant (cancerous) epithelial cells arising from the milk ducts of the breast

Blood cell cancer, light micrograph
Blood cell cancer. Light micrograph of blood cells from a lymphatic ganglion in a case of a blood cancer of a mixed cell type

Liver cancer cells, SEM
Liver cancer cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells, showing the numerous filopodia (hair-like) covering their surface

Lymphoblastic sarcoma, light micrograph
Lymphoblastic sarcoma. Light micrograph of blood cells from bone marrow in a case of lymphoblastic sarcoma. These small lymphoblasts (dark red) characteristically have conspicuous nucleoli

Multiple myeloma, light micrograph
Multiple myeloma. Light micrograph of dystrophy (abnormality) of plasmocyte blood cells from bone marrow in a case of multiple myeloma, also known as Kahlers disease or plasma cell myeloma

Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma, micrograph
Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma. Light micrograph of a mixture of small lymphocytes and plasma cells from bone marrow in a case of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma, also known as Waldenstroms macroglobulinemia

Hairy cell leukaemia, light micrograph
Hairy cell leukaemia. Light micrograph of blood cells in a case of hairy cell leukaemia. This sample, treated with May-Grunwald-Giemsa (MGG) stain

Brain tumour, MRI scans
Brain tumour. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of sections through the head of a 23-year-old patient with a lesion (dark patches)

Colorectal cancer cell, SEM
Colorectal cancer cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a cancer cell from the human colon (large intestine). Cancer of the colon is also known as colorectal cancer

Acute erythroid leukaemia, micrograph
Acute erythroid leukaemia. Light micrograph of blood cells from bone marrow in a case of acute erythroid leukaemia. The cells include dystrophic (degenerated) erythroblasts (nuclei stained dark red)

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, micrograph
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Light micrograph of blood cells from bone marrow in a case of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Leukaemia is a cancer where certain blood cells form in excess

Metastatic breast cancer, micrograph
Metastatic breast cancer. Light micrograph of blood cells in a case of metastatic (secondary) medullary breast cancer. Medullary breast cancer is a rare form of breast cancer that is diagnosed by

Metastatic lung cancer, micrograph
Metastatic lung cancer. Light micrograph of blood cells in a case of metastatic (secondary) medullary lung cancer. Medullary cancer (carcinoma)

Secondary lung cancer, X-ray
Secondary lung cancers. Coloured X-ray of malignant (cancerous) tumours (red patches) in the lungs of a 60-year-old female patient

Acute leukaemia, light micrograph
Acute leukaemia. Light micrograph of blood cells from bone marrow in a case of acute leukaemia. These cells include a polynuclear degranulated basophil and myeloblasts

Colon cancer, CT scans
Colon cancer. 2D computed tomography (CT) rendering (left) and 3D colonoscopy image (right) showing the location of a cancerous growth in the colon of a 59-year-old patient

Leukaemia cell, SEM
Leukaemia cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a leukaemic (cancerous) lymphocyte white blood cell (green), amongst normal red blood cells (erythrocytes, red)

Chronic myeloid leukaemia, micrograph
Chronic myeloid leukaemia. Light micrograph of blood cells from bone marrow in a case of chronic myeloid leukaemia. Leukaemia is a cancer where certain blood cells form in excess

Reticulosarcoma, light micrograph
Reticulosarcoma. Light micrograph of reticulocyte blood cells (red, one at upper left) from a lymphatic ganglion in a case of reticulosarcoma

Hodgkins disease, light micrograph
Hodgkins disease. Light micrograph of two non-dystrophic histiocyte blood cells (centre) in a case of Hodgkins disease, also called Hodgkins lymphoma

Metastatic cancer, artwork C016 / 6258
Metastatic cancer. Computer artwork showing malignant cancer cells (white) migrating into the blood stream (red) and lymphatic system (blue)

Oncogenes, artwork C016 / 6262
Oncogenes. Computer artwork comparing the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, coiled strand) of a normal cell (top) with that of a cancer cell (bottom)

Normal and leukaemic blood, artwork C016 / 6261
Normal and leukaemic blood. Computer artwork comparing the appearance of normal blood (left) and that affected by leukaemia (right)

Stages of cancer, artwork C016 / 6257
Stages of cancer. Computer artwork showing three stages of cancer (whiteish cells). From left to right: benign (non-cancerous)

Reticulosarcoma, light micrograph C015 / 7133
Reticulosarcoma. Light micrograph of reticulocyte blood cells (red, one at upper left) from a lymphatic ganglion in a case of reticulosarcoma

Bowel cancer, light micrograph C016 / 0511
Bowel cancer. Light micrograph of a section through a carcinoid tumour in the small bowel. The tumour has invaded the submucosa of the bowel

Thymus gland cancer, light micrograph C015 / 7128
Thymus cancer. Light micrograph of a section through a thymus gland with thymoma cancer. The thymus is a gland in the upper chest that plays an important role in the immune system

Rectal cancer, MRI scans C018 / 0508
Rectal cancer. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the pelvis of a 65 year old patient with a malignant (cancerous) tumour (purple) in the rectum, the last part of the large intestine

Rectal cancer, MRI scans C018 / 0510
Rectal cancer. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the pelvis of a 65 year old patient with a malignant (cancerous) tumour in the rectum, the last part of the large intestine

Secondary bone cancer, X-ray C018 / 0594
Secondary bone cancer. X-ray of the shoulders of a 39 year old patient with metastatic (secondary) bone cancer. This cancer has spread from a primary thyroid cancer

Secondary bone cancer, X-ray C018 / 0531
Secondary bone cancer. X-ray of the knees of a 68 year old patient with metastatic (secondary) bone cancer of the left patella (knee cap). This cancer has spread from a primary lung cancer

Liver cancer, CT scan C018 / 0461
Liver cancer. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen of a 50 year old alcoholic patient with liver cancer. The liver (orange) is enlarged due to the presence of the tumour

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"Malignant: Unleashing the Battle Within" In a microscopic world, T lymphocytes stand as valiant warriors against cancer cells, their relentless pursuit captured in SEM C001 / 1679. Meanwhile, HeLa cells reveal their sinister nature under the watchful eye of a light micrograph in C017 / 8299 and C017 / 8298. A mesmerizing scene unfolds as coloured SEM showcases lymphocytes fearlessly attacking cancer cells, painting a vivid picture of hope amidst adversity. Acute promyelocytic leukemia reveals its haunting presence through an ominous micrograph while ovarian cancer exposes its treacherous grip in light micrograph C015 / 7103. Witnessing the battle at a cellular level is awe-inspiring; a coloured SEM image captures the moment when leukaemic white blood cells are confronted head-on by nanorobots determined to eradicate this malignant threat (M132 / 0488). The fight against cancer takes on otherworldly dimensions reminiscent of Amazing Stories sci-fi magazine covers featuring giant plants and fantastical creatures. Yet not all battles are fought within our bodies; sometimes they transcend into realms beyond. Like an exorcism performed by a cleric casting spells against evil spirits, we confront malignancy with unwavering determination. Just as history has witnessed struggles such as "The Condition of Ireland under the 'No Rent' Policy, " or "Johnnys Defeat at the Dock, " we too face adversity head-on. Amidst these hints lie tales of resilience and courage that remind us to never surrender to darkness. Malignant forces may try to overpower us, but united we stand ready to conquer them - be it through scientific advancements or sheer willpower. Together, let us rewrite the narrative and triumph over malignancy's grasp for brighter tomorrows await those who dare to fight back.