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end-stage cancer

(… stayj KAN-ser)
Cancer that cannot be cured or controlled with treatment and leads to death. A person with end-stage cancer may receive treatment to help control pain and other symptoms so they can be as comfortable as possible and have a better quality of life. Also called terminal cancer.
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