| When someone is battling cancer, it is generally a | | | | is absolutely no sign or symptom of cancer. The |
| joyful time when the cancer is in remission. There | | | | cancer may still be present in the body, but dormant. |
| tends to be some confusion as to what this actually | | | | Or, the cancer may be complete cured. Typically, |
| means, however. What does it mean when someone | | | | when a patient has been in remission for several |
| is in cancer remission? | | | | years, they are referred to as cured. |
| Commonly, people refer to remission as being cured. | | | | Unfortunately, you can also come out of remission. |
| Unfortunately, this is not the case. Remission is | | | | This is a stage where the signs and symptoms of |
| actually a time period when the cancer is under | | | | the cancer are returning. Some cancer cells may |
| control and responding well to treatment. The patient | | | | remain in your body after treatment. These can |
| no long experiences any of the signs and symptoms | | | | mutate and multiply at some point in time causing the |
| of the cancer. | | | | cancer to return. |
| There are two types of remission. The first is partial, | | | | Only a doctor can determine if you are in remission. |
| which is when few signs and symptoms remain | | | | Whether you are diagnosed as partial or complete |
| visible. When tested, there is a noticeable decrease in | | | | remission, it is a very good sign. Just remember that |
| the mass of cancer cells. | | | | cancers can return, so it is important to visit your |
| There is also complete remission. This is when there | | | | doctor for your regularly scheduled exams. |