Recurrence

A cancer that can be detected after it treatment and a period of remissionRemission The complete disappearance of detectable cancer in a patient (a complete remission), or a clear response of the cancer to treatment while remaining detectable (a partial remission). This state can be permanent or temproary, ended by a recurrence.. This can be at the original tumor site (local recurrenceRecurrence A cancer that can be detected after it treatment and a period of remission. This can be at the original tumor site (local recurrence) or in a different part of the body (distant recurrence or metastasis).) or in a different part of the body (distant recurrenceRecurrence A cancer that can be detected after it treatment and a period of remission. This can be at the original tumor site (local recurrence) or in a different part of the body (distant recurrence or metastasis). or metastasisMetastasis A tumour that spreads by building new, secondary tumour in other organs than the one affected by the primary tumour. This spreading typically happens through cancer cells that detach from the tumour and are being transported through the blood or lymphatic system.).