Recurrent cancer

Definition

Cancer that has returned after a period of time during which the cancer could not be detected. The cancer may come back to the same place as the original (primary) tumor or to another place in the body. Also called recurrence.

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Source: The National Cancer Institute (NCI)


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Anonymous Additional information on Recurrence 0 Nov 8 2006, 1:47 PM EST by Anonymous
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Here is a website that talks about recurrence risk for breast cancer. www.myrecurrencerisk.com
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