prognosis

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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

Kutler had her final chemo session last Friday, and doctors say her health prognosis is good.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

The initial prognosis was that he had broken some ribs, but he got up after several minutes.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger