Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: cancer

Synonyms:

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Abloh, who was beloved by the fashion industry as well as his friends in the music industry including Kanye West, Drake, Rihanna, Frank Ocean and more, died in November 2021 after a private battle with cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer.

Source: https://www.ghanamma.com/2023/02/15/pharrell-williams-named-creative-director-of-louis-vuitton-menswear-after-virgil-abloh/

A book about the fear, the pain, the humiliation and, yes, the odd moments of happiness that marked out her life as someone being treated for cancer.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23476997.sylvia-patterson-staying-alive-staying-sane-staying/?ref=rss

A breast cancer lump, or tumour can appear in the breast or underarm.

Source: https://guyanatimesgy.com/breast-lumps/

Academics from the University of Bristol and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust set out to examine bowel cancer rates following the introduction of the screening programme in England in 2006.

Source: https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/health/three-key-bowel-cancer-symptoms-27484098

A cancer centre welcomed two celebrity guests as staff were praised for their work supporting seriously ill patients.

Source: https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/23806932.denise-van-outen-duncan-james-visit-brighton-macmillan-centre/?ref=rss

A cancer diagnosis, coupled with the ongoing cost of living crisis, is pushing some patients to extreme measures – including having to choose between feeding their children and going to life-saving appointments.

Source: https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/news/people/luton-man-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer-backs-macmillans-urgent-appeal-as-cancer-patients-pushed-to-desperate-measures-4432976

A cancer survivor from Prestwich is urging others to join her next month in an illuminating night-time walk for Cancer Research UK.

Source: https://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/23781316.prestwich-cancer-survivor-manchester-charity-walk/?ref=rss

A cancer survivor herself, Ms Worthington has been a major player in raising funds for Griffith Base Hospital's oncology unit as well as the McGrath Foundation, raising well over $20,000 through trivia nights and other activities throughout her tenure.

Source: https://www.areanews.com.au/story/8465123/breast-cancer-fund-raising-champion-moving-to-port-macquarie/?src=rss

Accommodation for people affected by cancer - Clan Haven at Aberdeen - is open 24/7, 365-days-a-year.

Source: https://www.forres-gazette.co.uk/news/shop-staff-raise-8000-for-cancer-charities-306266/

According to Brain Tumour Research, one per cent of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to brain tumours.

Source: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/my-son-wrapped-christmas-presents-27835390

According to experts, keeping a home free from tobacco smoke is great, especially for children, as it keeps them away from cigarette smoke and avoids the risk of respiratory infections, asthma, cancer, and other serious conditions.

Source: https://www.ghanamma.com/ng/2023/05/25/dangers-of-cigarette-smoke-for-passive-smokers/

According to figures from the Irish Cancer Society, almost 44,000 people in Ireland get cancer each year.

Source: https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/cork-university-hospital-cancer-trial-mainstreaming-genetic-testing

According to research, testicular cancer happens to be more than twice as prevalent in firefighters than in the general public, and firefighters are three times as likely to die from it.

Source: https://www.courant.com/2023/05/05/caitlin-clarkson-pereira-profiles-of-courage-cancer-and-firefighters/

According to the data shared by the charity, Pancreatic Cancer Action, every year in the UK, there are around 10,500 new pancreatic cancer cases, yet only 10 percent of patients are diagnosed in time for life-saving surgery.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1834842/mum-dies-pancreatic-cancer

According to the Department of Health, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime in Canada.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/early-cancer-detection-access-language-barriers-1.6849390?cmp=rss

According to the Mayo Clinic, biliary tract cancer often doesn’t cause any symptoms in the early stages.

Source: https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/europe/3222201/tenor-stephen-gould-says-he-has-been-diagnosed-with-incurable-bile-duct-cancer.html

According to Tilly, her cancer diagnosis not only affected her own life, but took its toil on her own family.

Source: https://www.derryjournal.com/news/people/limavady-woman-taking-part-in-derry-foyle-hospice-to-spread-awareness-of-bowel-cancer-4140158

A cervical screening, known as a smear test, checks the health of the cervix and is a test to help prevent cancer, but in Joanne’s case, the results from her previous smear tests were negative prior to her diagnosis.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/cervical-cancer-signs-symptoms-jo-trust-b2269495.html

Ace sprinter Dutee Chand earlier said that she received a shock when a doctor informed her that Level 1 cancer had attacked her body and she would have to retire from sports.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/four-year-dope-ban-dutee-chand-requests-centre-state-government-to-help/article67215536.ece

A colon cancer expert has revealed the four things young people should do avoid getting colon cancer as cases increase drastically.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/health/experts-share-four-ways-young-27285305