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cancer
A serious disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of malignant cells in the body.
Die Forschung macht große Fortschritte bei der Behandlung von Krebserkrankungen.
Research is making great progress in the treatment of cancer.
The word is made up of 'der Krebs' (cancer, the disease) and 'die Erkrankung' (illness/disease). The linking -s connects the two parts. The gender of the whole word (feminine) is determined by the last part, 'die Erkrankung'.
Eine frühe Diagnose verbessert die Heilungschancen bei einer Krebserkrankung.
An early diagnosis improves the chances of recovery from cancer.
'Krebserkrankung' (cancer) is a formal and medically precise expression. It is often used in medical reports, news, and serious conversations about the disease.
In der Studie wurden Patienten mit einer fortgeschrittenen Krebserkrankung untersucht.
The study examined patients with advanced cancer.
Common verbs used in connection with this word are 'an einer Krebserkrankung leiden' (to suffer from cancer), 'diagnostizieren' (to diagnose), 'behandeln' (to treat), or 'besiegen' (to beat/overcome).
Er leidet seit zwei Jahren an einer seltenen Krebserkrankung.
He has been suffering from a rare form of cancer for two years.
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'Krebs' and 'Krebserkrankung' can both mean the same serious disease. 'Krebs' is the shorter form and very common in everyday language. 'Krebserkrankung' sounds a bit more precise and formal, for example in medical conversations, reports, or information materials. In terms of content, both refer to the disease caused by malignant cells growing uncontrollably. When speaking generally or personally, 'Krebs' is more natural. If you want to phrase something more objectively, 'Krebserkrankung' fits well.
Nach der Krebserkrankung braucht sie regelmäßige Kontrollen.
After the cancer, she needs regular checkups.
Der Mitarbeiter fehlt länger, weil er an Krebs erkrankt ist.
The employee will be absent for a longer time because he has cancer.