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Recent Examples of cancer
Some adults may be particularly motivated by the U.S. Surgeon General's recent warning that even small amounts of alcohol can cause cancer, Roeschke said.
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Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
The study found no link between sugar intake and colorectal cancer, dispelling the myth that sugar causes cancer.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Fans were escorted out of the stadium but were initially allowed to return the following night before the team reversed course and donated the tickets to a child with cancer and his family.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
Abbie is a photographer recovering from cervical cancer, lodging in Dorothea's home.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
The study found no link between sugar intake and colorectal cancer, dispelling the myth that sugar causes cancer.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Fans were escorted out of the stadium but were initially allowed to return the following night before the team reversed course and donated the tickets to a child with cancer and his family.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
Abbie is a photographer recovering from cervical cancer, lodging in Dorothea's home.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancer
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Some people have trouble absorbing this vitamin due to disease, gastric surgery, or medication.Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 11 Jan. 2025
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Hundreds of thousands of Uyghurs, possibly a million or more, were swept into camps and prisons, with former detainees reporting abuse, disease and, in some cases, death.Dake Kang and Huizhong Wu, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Spanish singer Raphael has been diagnosed with primary brain lymphoma while hospitalized at the 12 de Octubre University Hospital in Madrid, according to a report the medical center his manager shared with Billboard Español.Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
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William Daugherty: The Del Valle middle school teacher and former cheerleading coach has been missing a lot of work during his treatment for lymphoma.Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Dec. 2024
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Some of the trees are covered with black canker, a fungal infection.Avedis Hadjian, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Jan. 2025
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Cracks develop in the bark (cankers) and the ooze that is emitted spreads the disease.Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
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Keep stress in check: Stress suppresses the immune system and increases vulnerability to cold-causing viruses.Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2025
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Testing reveals dead flu virus and tons of antibodies to virus.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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In 2015, doctors discovered a form of melanoma that spread to Carter's brain.Jacob Knutson, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024
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Before that, there hadn’t been any new approaches for melanoma in decades, said Dr. Amod Sarnaik, a professor of cutaneous oncology and immunology at Moffitt Cancer Center’s Cutaneous Oncology Program in Tampa, Florida.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 29 Dec. 2024
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It has been known to help oral health by preventing tooth decay and cavities, especially in children.Devika Rao, theweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Not only does topping a crape myrtle turn it into an eyesore, but these brutal pruning cuts can cause disease and decay to set into the wood.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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Most bladder cancers are urothelial carcinoma, also known as transitional cell carcinoma.Patty Weasler, RN, BSN, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
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But the man's condition worsened, progressing into cirrhosis and eventually hepatocellular carcinoma, also known as liver cancer.Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Will Sade uncover the Alfred Noble Academy’s rot and bring about justice—or will her own web of secrets catch her first?Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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Brain rot describes cognitive and emotional issues tied to too much screen time.Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Cancer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancer. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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