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remission

[ri-mish-uhn] / rɪˈmɪʃ ən /




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

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

The therapy, anito-cel, has emerged as a promising treatment option in patients with blood cancer that has returned after a period of remission or stopped responding to treatment.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Two of those patients experienced complete remission, meaning their cancers disappeared entirely.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 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

Not since the eyeliner—which he knew wasn't dead, but it seemed in remission.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell