Health / A2

KANS-uh/ˈkænsə/

Cancer is a serious disease in which cells grow in a harmful way. Use it factually and kindly: treatment for cancer, a cancer charity. Do not use it as a casual insult. Crab is the star sign Cancer — capital C, different topic.

Meaning

A serious disease in which harmful cells grow in the body.

Examples

• “Doctors are treating her uncle for cancer.”
• “Early tests can find some cancers sooner.”
• “She raises money for a cancer research charity.”

Good to know

treatment for cancer (factual, respectful). Not an insult. Star sign: Cancer.

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