recurrence

Definition / meaning of recurrence

Cancer that has recurred (come back), usually after a period of time during which the cancer could not be detected. The cancer may come back to the same place as the original (primary) tumor or to another place in the body. Also called recurrent cancer.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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