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cancer

[kan-ser] / ˈkæn sər /


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Dozens of vulnerable children like theirs with cancer or blood disorders became even more unwell while being treated at the hospital.

From BBC

A new NHS database of genes linked to cancer could enable patients and their families in England to find out whether they are at risk of developing the disease.

From BBC

These monocytes normally help cancer cells evade immune defenses and support the growth of metastases.

From Science Daily

In three recent studies, the scientists found that artificial sweeteners are linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and cancer.

From The Wall Street Journal

It grows rapidly, spreads early, and lacks the hormone receptors that allow many other breast cancers to be treated with targeted drugs.

From Science Daily