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remission

[ri-mish-uhn] / rɪˈmɪʃ ən /




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She went into remission after chemotherapy and later had a stem cell transplant, but was told in May the cancer had returned and that treatment options in the UK were unlikely to be curative.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

While waiting to find an alternative donor from the register, Caitlin achieved remission in May 2025 after two months of chemotherapy.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

This brought years of remission to a lucky minority.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Researchers reported that 54% of participants taking tocilizumab achieved depression remission, compared to 31% in the placebo group.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

"The doctor says your disease is incurable, but you could have a remission lasting five years, even more, if you take good care of yourself and don't overdo it."

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin




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