Recurrence of tumor

What does "Recurrence of tumor" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Recurrence of tumor" refers to the return of cancer after treatment and after a period of time during which the cancer could not be detected. This can happen weeks, months, or even years after the primary cancer was treated. It could come back in the same place where it first started or in another part of the body. The cancer cells can remain inactive for a period of time before they begin to grow again, causing the cancer to come back.

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