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PREVIVOR [1 record]

Record 1 2020-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
  • Genetics
DEF

A person who does not have cancer, but has precancerous cells or a genetic mutation known to increase the risk of developing it ...

CONT

... previvors are individuals who [have] a predisposition to cancer but who haven't had the disease. This group includes people who carry a hereditary mutation, a family history of cancer, or some other predisposing factor. [Previvors have] unique needs and concerns separate from the general population, but different from those already diagnosed with cancer.

OBS

previvor: This term is a blend of the prefix "pre," which means "prior to," and the word "survivor."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
  • Génétique
OBS

prévivant; prévivante : terme formé du préfixe «pré», qui indique l'antériorité, et le mot «survivant».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de cáncer y oncología
  • Genética
CONT

Se llama "previvientes" a aquellas personas que tienen predisposición al cáncer con una clara conciencia del riesgo que corren y que hacen todo lo posible por reducirlo.

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