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Cancer survivors may age faster — Level A1 — Woman sits in chair looking out rainy window

Cancer survivors may age fasterCEFR A1

21 Jan 2026

Adapted from U. Rochester-URMC, Futurity CC BY 4.0

Photo by Henry Fraczek, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
1 min
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  • A new study says cancer survivors age faster.
  • The study looks at young people.
  • Scientists see changes in cells.
  • They also see changes in the brain.
  • Those changes affect memory and attention.
  • Everyday tasks can become harder for survivors.
  • Many survivors finished treatment long ago.
  • Researchers test healthy habits to help them.

Difficult words

  • survivora person who lives after an illness
    survivors
  • scientista person who studies the natural world
    Scientists
  • cellthe small unit that makes up living things
    cells
  • brainthe organ in the head for thinking
  • memorythe ability to keep and use past information
  • treatmentmedical care to help a sick person

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Discussion questions

  • Do you have a healthy habit? Which one?
  • What everyday task is easy for you?
  • Is it easy for you to pay attention?

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