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cancer

/ˈkænsər/

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A serious disease caused by cells growing abnormally and uncontrollably in the body.

  • She was diagnosed with breast cancer.
  • Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer.
  • Early detection of cancer improves survival rates.
  • Oncologists classify cancer based on the tissue of origin and molecular characteristics to guide treatment protocols.
  • Recent advances in immunotherapy have revolutionized cancer treatment by harnessing the body's immune system against malignant cells.
  • Epidemiological studies indicate that lifestyle factors account for nearly one-third of all cancer cases worldwide.