What Is Cancer Remission

Cancer Remission: What It Means and What It Doesn't

What is Cancer Remission?

Cancer remission means that the signs of cancer, such as tumor size or cell count, have lessened for 1 month or more.

You may be in remission but not cancer-free.

Remission in cancer happens when cancer treatment reduces or eliminates the amount of cancer in your body.

Types of Remission

There are two main types of remission:

• Complete remission: There is no evidence of cancer in your body.
• Partial remission: The cancer has shrunk or there are fewer cancer cells, but there is still some evidence of cancer in your body.

Is Cancer Cured if it's in Remission?

Not necessarily.

Remission means that the cancer is under control, but it does not mean that it is cured.

Cancer can come back even after a long period of remission.

Conclusion

Cancer remission is a complex topic.

It is important to talk to your doctor about what remission means for you and your specific situation.