prognosis
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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
Ideaya’s treatment targets an aggressive form of uveal melanoma that generally has a poor prognosis because it occurs in patients who lack the genetic marker to receive typical immunotherapy.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 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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