concept

cancer recurrence

Also known as: tumor recurrence

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Post Treatment Survivorship, Information, Resources - Cancer Care cancercare.org CancerCare 2 facts
claimDyspnea, or shortness of breath, in cancer survivors can be caused by side effects of chemotherapy or radiation, anemia, non-cancer lung conditions like asthma or COPD, or anxiety related to cancer recurrence and stress.
claimDyspnea, or shortness of breath, can be caused by chemotherapy or radiation side effects that reduce lung capacity, anemia, non-cancer lung conditions like asthma or COPD, or anxiety related to cancer recurrence and stress.
Cellular rejuvenation: molecular mechanisms and potential ... - Nature nature.com Nature Mar 14, 2023 1 fact
claimThe generation of cancer stem cells (CSCs) via cellular reprogramming contributes to therapy resistance and cancer recurrence, potentially serving as the biological basis for poor clinical outcomes.
Long-term and Late Effects of Cancer cancer.org American Cancer Society Nov 24, 2025 1 fact
claimCancer recurrence is defined as the return of the original cancer, whereas a secondary cancer is defined as the development of a new, different cancer.