Cancer Types

noun a type of cancer that starts in cells that make up the skin or the tissue lining organs

• The patient was diagnosed with carcinoma, a type of cancer that starts in cells that make up the skin or the tissue lining organs.
• My aunt is undergoing treatment for carcinoma, but she's staying positive and hopeful.
• Carcinoma is no joke, man. It's a serious illness that requires immediate medical attention.
• The spread of rumors in the office was like a carcinoma, slowly infecting the entire team with negativity.

noun a specific type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

• Mycosis fungoides is a type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma that affects the skin.
• I heard that mycosis fungoides is a rare type of skin cancer.
• My friend's uncle was diagnosed with mycosis fungoides, it's a tough one to beat.
• Dealing with mycosis fungoides feels like battling an invisible enemy that attacks your skin.

adjective relating to the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus

• The endometrial lining of the uterus is shed during menstruation.
• I have to go for a check-up because of some issues with my endometrial lining.
• I heard she's having trouble with her endometrial stuff.
• The endometrial layer is like a protective blanket for the uterus.