"Cancer recurrence" means that cancer has come back or returned after a period of being in remission or after treatment. It implies that the cancer that was previously treated has started growing again. Full definition
12/15/2008 A Diet High in Vegetables, Fruit and Fiber May Cut Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence in Women Without Hot Flashes A secondary analysis of a large, multicenter clinical trial has shown that a diet loaded with fruits, vegetables and fiber and somewhat lower in fat compared to standard federal dietary recommendations cuts the risk of recurrence in a subgroup of ear... More... (health.ucsd.edu)
This new study, from a team led by Dr Yoshio Ohno of Tokyo Medical University, has shown that patients with blood group O had a significantly decreased risk of cancer recurrence after radical prostatectomy (RP). (sciencedaily.com)
SATURDAY, May 31 (HealthDay News)-- A drug used to treat osteoporosis lowered the risk of breast cancer recurrence in premenopausal women with early breast cancer. (health.com)