How to sign cancer in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hands in front of your with your hands oriented toward each other. Your dominant hand should begin near the bottom of the palm of your non-dominant hand. Slide your dominant hand up to the top of your non-dominant hand. As you move, slightly open and close your index through pinkie fingers.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of cancer

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of cancer

End of Sign

Final Frame of cancer

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for cancer
Make a fist with all fingers curled in and the thumb pressed against the index finger.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for cancer
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

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