Remission

The complete disappearance of detectable cancer in a patient (a complete 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.), or a clear response of the cancer to treatment while remaining detectable (a partial 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 state can be permanent or temproary, ended by a 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)..