Health and Sickness - Cancer

Here you will learn some English words related to cancer such as "leukemia", "tumor", and "benign".

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carcinogen [noun]

a substance or agent that has the potential to cause cancer in living tissues

Ex: The World Health Organization identifies certain chemicals as known carcinogens .

cancerous [adjective]

related to or characterized by the presence of cancer, a disease caused by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells

Ex: Early detection of cancerous lesions can significantly improve treatment outcomes .

carcinogenic [adjective]

having the potential to cause or promote the development of cancer

Ex: Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet ( UV ) radiation from the sun is considered carcinogenic and can increase the risk of skin cancer .

carcinoma [noun]

a type of cancer that originates in epithelial tissues, such as the skin or the lining of internal organs

Ex: Breast carcinoma is a form of cancer that originates in the cells of the breast tissue .

Hodgkin's disease [noun]

a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, characterized by the presence of specific abnormal cells called Reed-Sternberg cells

leukemia [noun]

a potentially fatal disease characterized by a rise in the number of white blood cells in one's body

lymphoma [noun]

a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, which is a part of the body's immune system, and can manifest in lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, and other lymphoid tissues

Ex: Lymphoma is a type of cancer that starts in the body 's defense system called the lymphatic system .

sarcoma [noun]

a type of cancer that develops in the connective tissues of the body, including muscles, bones, tendons, and cartilage

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tumor [noun]

an abnormal mass of diseased cells that serves no function in the body and usually causes medical problems

endometrial cancer [noun]

a type of cancer that begins in the lining of the uterus, often characterized by abnormal vaginal bleeding

Ex: The most common treatment for endometrial cancer is surgery to remove the uterus .

breast cancer [noun]

a type of cancer that originates in the cells of the breast, often forming a lump or mass

Ex: Regular mammograms help detect breast cancer early for better treatment outcomes .

liver cancer [noun]

a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the liver, often associated with underlying liver diseases

Ex: Early detection of liver cancer is challenging , and symptoms may not appear until later stages .

lung cancer [noun]

a type of cancer that originates in the lungs, typically linked to smoking but can also occur in non-smokers

Ex: Symptoms of lung cancer include persistent cough , shortness of breath , and chest pain .

pancreatic cancer [noun]

a type of cancer that begins in the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach, often diagnosed at an advanced stage

Ex: Pancreatic cancer is challenging to detect early , and symptoms may not appear until later stages .

prostate cancer [noun]

abnormal growth of cells in a small organ of males called prostate that is close to their bladder and releases a liquid that contains sperm

skin cancer [noun]

a type of cancer that develops in the skin cells, often caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or tanning beds

Ex: Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can spread quickly and is often linked to sunburns .

squamous cell carcinoma [noun]

a common type of skin cancer that originates in the squamous cells, which are flat cells found on the surface of the skin

Ex: Surgical removal is a common method of treating squamous cell carcinoma .

basal cell carcinoma [noun]

a common type of skin cancer that usually grows slowly and typically occurs in sun-exposed areas of the skin

testicular cancer [noun]

a type of cancer that develops in the testicles, the male reproductive organs responsible for producing sperm and hormones

Ex: Symptoms of testicular cancer may include a lump or swelling in the testicle , pain , or discomfort .

bladder cancer [noun]

a type of cancer that originates in the cells of the bladder, which is a hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine

kidney cancer [noun]

a type of cancer that starts in the kidneys, which are organs that filter waste from the blood and produce urine

thyroid cancer [noun]

a type of cancer that forms in the cells of the thyroid gland, which is located in the front of the neck and produces hormones that regulate metabolism

scirrhous carcinoma [noun]

a type of cancer characterized by hard, dense, and fibrous tissue formation

soft tissue sarcoma [noun]

a type of cancer that forms in the soft tissues of the body, such as muscles, tendons, and fat

gynecologic cancer [noun]

a type of cancer that originates in the female reproductive system, including the ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina, and vulva

benign [adjective]

(of a tumor) not leading to cancer or spreading to other parts of the body

Ex: The scan showed a benign mass with no signs of cancer .

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