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1. theconversation.com › my-cancer-is-in-remissionMy cancer is in remission – does this mean I’m cured?

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   May 18, 2018 · The term “cure” can only be used in hindsight. Commonly, years after the cancer has gone into remission, if it has not returned (or relapsed), it is said to have been cured. However, a secondary...

2. www.macmillan.org.uk › treatable-but-not-curableTreatable but not curable cancer - Macmillan Cancer Support

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   Some people will have treatable but not curable cancer from the moment they are diagnosed. Others develop it if their cancer progresses or comes back. You may hear some of these cancers described as advanced or incurable.

3. theoncologist.onlinelibrary.wiley.com › doi › fullCurative, Life‐Extending, and Palliative Chemotherapy: New ...

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   May 26, 2017 · In the case of newly diagnosed Hodgkin lymphoma, testicular cancer, and acute lymphocytic leukemia, the term curative chemotherapy accurately reflects the expected outcome, that is, cure, and the reason for its utilization.

   • Author: Alfred I. Neugut, Holly G. Prigerson
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   • Publish Year: 2017
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4. theconversation.com › what-do-we-mean-when-we-sayWhat do we mean when we say a person’s cancer has been cured?

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   Dec 15, 2015 · The dictionary definition of cured is: to relieve (a person or animal) of the symptoms of a disease or condition; or eliminate (a disease or condition) with medical treatment. These...

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5. www.cancer.org › cancer › understanding-cancerCan Cancer Be Cured? | Does Treatment Cure Cancer?

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   A cure means that the cancer has gone away with treatment, no more treatment is needed, and the cancer is not expected to come back. It’s rare that a doctor can be sure that cancer will never come back. In most cases it takes time to know if the cancer might come back.

6. academic.oup.com › jncics › articleWhen Should Oncologists Use the Words Hope and Cure?

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   Aug 14, 2020 · The American Society of Clinical Oncology defines cancer cure for an individual in its cancer survivorship booklet as “when a person’s cancer has not returned for at least 5 years after treatment” ( 4 ).

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   What is a cancer treatment cycle?

   • You usually have cancer drug treatment in cycles. A cycle means that you have a single cancer drug or a combination of drugs and then have a rest to allow your body to recover. You might have some chemotherapy drugs as a drip over a day or two and then have some time with no treatment. The treatment and rest time make up one treatment cycle.

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   What is a course of treatment for cancer?

   • Cancer drugs such as chemotherapy are usually given in cycles over several months. A series of cycles is called a course of treatment. Several things affect the length of your treatment. These include the: Treatment cycles and courses of treatment have been developed through clinical trials.

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   Can cancer be cured?

   • You may hear some of these cancers described as advanced or incurable. While not curable, these cancers are generally considered treatable if treatments are available that could be used to slow the progression of the cancer and help people to manage their symptoms.

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   How long does cancer treatment take?

   • A treatment course often takes 3 to 6 months but can be more or less. You would probably have between 4 to 8 treatment cycles during that time. We have more information on treatment and support if you have been diagnosed with cancer. Cancer drugs such as chemotherapy are usually given in cycles over several months.

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8. www.cancerresearchuk.org › about-cancer › treatmentTreatment cycles and courses of treatment - Cancer Research UK

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   A cycle means that you have a single cancer drug or a combination of drugs and then have a rest to allow your body to recover. You might have some chemotherapy drugs as a drip over a day or two and then have some time with no treatment. The treatment and rest time make up one treatment cycle.