incurable
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A mother who was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer says she is treasuring every moment with her twin boys as she may not live long enough to see them start school.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
In June 2022, Burrell was diagnosed with an incurable, aggressive Grade 4 brain tumor, and was told she had a year to a year and a half to live.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Glioblastoma is incurable and there has been no advance in treatments for two decades.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Alzheimer's disease is an incurable type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior and progressively worsens, according to The Alzheimer's Association.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
"The doctor says your disease is incurable, but you could have a remission lasting five years, even more, if you take good care of yourself and don't overdo it."
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
Vocabulary lists containing incurable
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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The Martian Chronicles
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