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remission

[ri-mish-uhn] / rɪˈmɪʃ ən /




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Sydney-based AI consultant Conyngham told AFP that eight-year-old Rosie's mast cell cancer is now in partial remission and her biggest tumour has shrunk dramatically.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

I achieved remission, but that was only two years and seven months ago.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Jonas went into remission that April and immediately dove into his creative process, setting “Restart” alongside a previously developed piece titled “Mind Cry.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

"It's not a cure, but because I got a good remission, that hopefully means that I'll keep the cancer at bay for a good long time."

From BBC • Feb. 26, 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