B1nounhealth
US/ˈkæn.sər/
UK/ˈkæn.sə/
a serious disease in which cells in the body grow in a way that is not normal
In context
Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer.
Her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.
Early checks can help doctors find cancer before it spreads.
Words that go with cancer
noun + noun
- lung cancerLung cancer is common among heavy smokers.
- breast cancerThe charity raises money for breast cancer research.
- cancer patientCancer patients often feel very tired.
- cancer treatmentCancer treatment has improved a lot.
verb + preposition
- diagnosed with cancerHe was diagnosed with cancer at fifty.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He has a cancer of liver.Correct: He has liver cancer.