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prognosis

[prog-noh-sis] / prɒgˈnoʊ sɪs /


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But the benefit is even more significant for pancreatic cancer because treatment options are scarce and the prognosis is bleak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

"The prognosis remains critical. But a chance of survival cannot be completely ruled out," Backhaus said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

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

By December 9, the hospital staff have given Theo a dire prognosis.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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