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Epithelial Ovarian Carcinoma Epithelial ovarian carcinoma is the most common type of ovarian cancer.
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Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Thurston opened up about her life after being diagnosed with Stage 3 triple-positive ductal carcinoma in February.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
In her blog, Greenwood explained that on September 12, 2024, she was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma — a type of breast cancer that originates in the milk ducts and spreads to the surrounding tissue — after a mass was discovered on her right breast.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Epithelial Ovarian Carcinoma Epithelial ovarian carcinoma is the most common type of ovarian cancer.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
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Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Thurston opened up about her life after being diagnosed with Stage 3 triple-positive ductal carcinoma in February.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
In her blog, Greenwood explained that on September 12, 2024, she was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma — a type of breast cancer that originates in the milk ducts and spreads to the surrounding tissue — after a mass was discovered on her right breast.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Epithelial Ovarian Carcinoma Epithelial ovarian carcinoma is the most common type of ovarian cancer.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carcinoma
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At this age, malignancy was always on the list of possibilities for almost any new symptom.—
Lisa Sanders, M.D.,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Liquid biopsies must detect cancer early, differentiate between malignancies and avoid the pitfalls of false positives and negatives.—
Mariya Filipova,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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These may be an early sign of skin cancer, including pigmented basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous melanoma.—
Catherine Moyer,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2025
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In Jimmy Carter's case, transparency about melanoma that had spread to his brain in 2015, as well as his fervent religious faith and subsequent recovery from the dreaded disease, only made the former president seem heroic.—
Barbara A. Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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But after going through six months of chemotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma, which forced him to put his life on hold, Appel wanted to do something to get his life back on track.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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Then, in May 2023, he was notified that he had been identified as a match for a Hodgkin’s lymphoma patient.—
Tashan Reed,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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This early detection is crucial because colorectal cancer often develops slowly over several years.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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If your cancer goes into remission, regular check-ups with your healthcare provider are important to watch for any signs the cancer might be coming back.19 Frequently Asked Questions What is the life expectancy of acute myelogenous leukemia?—
Health,
Health,
24 May 2025
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But some people, Dr. Schon says, may also experience heavy bleeding with polyps. 3.—
Ashley Abramson,
SELF,
7 May 2025
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Eating a 1 cup serving more than once a week shows the most benefit in reducing certain types of polyps and colon cancer.12 Decreasing the risk of diabetes: One study shows a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes in adults who ate yogurt.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2025
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“Carcinoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carcinoma. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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