prognosis

Example Sentences

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Hospice provides care for people with terminal illnesses with a prognosis of six months or less.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Pancreatic cancer has a poor prognosis, with only about 10% of patients living longer than five years after diagnosis.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

The prognosis was grim; doctors told McBride he probably would never walk again, and he hasn’t.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

"Having to deliver the bad news about my dad's prognosis was extremely upsetting for all of us."

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Dr. Wells visits every morning and leaves with a cheery prognosis.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen