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Cancers

Verb / ˈkænsɜ:z / Another word for cancers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cancers is the plural form of the word 'cancer', which is a disease caused by an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body.

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  • breast cancer
  • lung cancer
  • skin cancer
  • cancer research
  • cancer treatment
  • cancer cells
  • cancer risk
  • cancer survival

Word family

noun cancer
adjective cancerous

Usage note

The word 'cancers' refers to malignant growths. It is often used in the plural when discussing multiple instances or types of the disease.

Example sentences

  1. Cancers can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics and environmental factors.
  2. Early detection is key to successfully treating many types of cancers.
  3. Cancers can sometimes be cured with surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy.
  4. Some cancers are more aggressive than others and require more intense treatment.
  5. Cancers can cause a range of symptoms, including fatigue, weight loss, and pain.

Quotes

  • 'Cancer can take away all of my physical abilities. It cannot touch my mind, it cannot touch my heart, and it cannot touch my soul.' - Jim Valvano
  • 'Cancer is a word, not a sentence.' - John Diamond
  • 'Cancer can touch you, but not your soul; neither your thoughts, nor your heart.' - Vikas Khanna

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