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anticancer

American

[an-tee-kan-ser, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈkæn sər, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

for or used in the prevention or treatment of cancer.

an anticancer drug.

Etymology

Origin of anticancer

First recorded in 1925–30; anti- + cancer

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They also activate nearby immune cells, strengthening the overall anticancer response.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 28, 2026

This process converts them into anticancer immune cells known as "CAR-macrophages."

From Science Daily ● Jan. 11, 2026

As described by the researchers, this method creates CAR-macrophages by "directly converting the body's own macrophages into anticancer cell therapies inside the body."

From Science Daily ● Jan. 11, 2026

The resulting "enhanced CAR-macrophages" showed much stronger cancer-killing ability and stimulated surrounding immune cells, leading to a powerful anticancer response.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 11, 2026

Each time someone discussed anticancer diets or snorting ground-up shark fin or whatever, he’d glance over at me and sigh ever so slightly.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green

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