The phrase "cancer relapse" means that a person who had cancer and received treatment for it is now experiencing the return or reappearance of cancer cells in their body. Full definition
Tumors regressed and disappeared or reintegrated into normal tissue within 2 weeks, and there were no signs of cancer relapse over a 6 - month follow - up period. (sciencedaily.com)
A laboratory testing kit that estimates the risk of breast cancer relapse in spite of anti-hormone treatment has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (sciencedaily.com)
These progenitor cells are often drug resistant and can initiate cancer development and are possibly involved in cancer relapse. (sciencedaily.com)