cancerous

[US]/ˈkænsərəs/
[UK]/'kænsɚrəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. relating to or characteristic of cancer; spreading in a destructive and uncontrollable manner.

Phrases & Collocations

cancerous growth

cancerous tumor

cancerous cells

cancerous lesions

cancerous tissue

cancerous growths

cancerous mole

Example Sentences

He had a cancerous growth on his lung.

John's cancerous cells spread out as far craniad as the base of his esophagus.

The doctor found a cancerous tumor during the routine check-up.

She underwent surgery to remove the cancerous cells.

Regular screenings can help detect cancerous growths early.

Smoking is a major risk factor for developing cancerous diseases.

The biopsy confirmed that the cells were cancerous.

Chemotherapy is often used to treat cancerous tumors.

Exposure to certain chemicals can increase the risk of developing cancerous conditions.

Her family has a history of cancerous illnesses.

The doctor recommended a second opinion for the cancerous diagnosis.

Early detection is crucial for treating cancerous tumors effectively.

Real-world Examples

The disease starts either as a cancerous tumor, or it starts when a cyst becomes cancerous.

Source: VOA Special English Health

Most of the families.my friends have people that's cancerous.

Source: Jack Ma Speech Collection

Doctors can also then test the polyp for cancerous cells.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

Patients in the study first receive treatment to destroy cancerous cells.

Source: VOA Special February 2022 Collection

When they can't reproduce, cancerous cells dieoff instead of becoming dangerous.

Source: Listening Digest

If you have DNA in a cell, and that cell is cancerous.

Source: VOA Standard English - Health

She had the cancerous tumor removed along with parts of her neck.

Source: VOA Special English: World

Bandi's investigation was expected to show an infection or a cancerous tumor.

Source: VOA Special September 2023 Collection

Freckles are usually harmless, but some skin spots can be cancerous – connected to cancer.

Source: 6 Minute English

So cancerous tumors or cysts can't be seen or felt.

Source: VOA Standard English - Health

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