Korean Dictionary
How to say “Cancer” in Korean
암
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AdvancedHealth & Medical
Usage & Context
암 is a leading cause of death in Korea and cancer screening is a major focus of Korean public health. The Korean government provides subsidized or free cancer screenings for stomach, colon, breast, cervical, and liver cancers. Korea has some of the highest survival rates in the world for certain cancers due to early detection programs.
Example Sentence
조기 발견이 암 치료의 핵심이에요.
Early detection is key to cancer treatment.
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