cancer
A disease where cells in the body grow too fast and can harm the body.
A serious disease in which cells in the body grow out of control and can spread to other parts of the body.
A star sign for people born from about June 21 to July 22.
The fourth sign of the zodiac, represented by the Crab, for people born between about June 21 and July 22.
Something bad that slowly spreads and causes harm.
Something considered to be very harmful that spreads and causes damage over time, often used metaphorically.
- Base: cancer
- Plural: cancer, cancers
Battle with cancer
1Struggle against having cancer
A fight to get better when you have cancer.
- He lost his long battle with cancer last year.
- After a two-year battle with cancer, she is now in remission.
Cancer awareness
1Public knowledge about preventing or detecting cancer
When people know more about how to stop or find cancer early.
- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
- The charity works to raise cancer awareness among young people.
Cancer research
1Scientific study of cancer causes and cures
The study of what causes cancer and how to treat it.
- He works in cancer research at a major hospital.
- Cancer research has led to many new treatments.
Cancer treatment
1Medical care to fight cancer
The medical help given to stop or slow down cancer.
- She is undergoing cancer treatment at the clinic.
- Cancer treatment can include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.
Cancer survivor
1Person who has recovered from cancer
A person who has had cancer but is still alive after treatment.
- She is a proud cancer survivor who now helps others going through treatment.
- As a cancer survivor, she speaks at schools about early testing.
- The event honors cancer survivors and raises money for research.
- The charity offers free counseling to cancer survivors and their families.
- He proudly wore a T-shirt that said 'cancer survivor' at the event.