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What qualifies for remission?

A MyLymphomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
September 18
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A MyLymphomaTeam Member

When after various imaging and blood tests your Oncologist makes this decision. Afterwards I had to visit my Oncologist every three months (after 2 years now every six months) for blood work. Remission is a good place to be. Time to chill, recover and celebrate a bit.

September 19
MyLymphomaTeam

Great question! In lymphoma, remission means the cancer has responded to treatment. There are two main types:

- Partial remission — Treatment has reduced the cancer, but some signs of it still remain. Your doctor may use this term if less than half of the lymphoma is still detectable after treatment
- Complete remission — Show Full Answer

Great question! In lymphoma, remission means the cancer has responded to treatment. There are two main types:

- Partial remission — Treatment has reduced the cancer, but some signs of it still remain. Your doctor may use this term if less than half of the lymphoma is still detectable after treatment.
- Complete remission — No cancer cells can be detected through tests or scans. All visible signs of lymphoma have disappeared. It's important to know that complete remission doesn't automatically mean the lymphoma is cured. A very small number of cancer cells may still be present but undetectable, and the lymphoma could potentially return later — this is called a relapse.

The good news is that a complete response is a positive sign. Among those who achieve it, fewer than 1 in 5 will relapse within five years.

September 18
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Thanks Lloyd- good information!

September 19
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Great question Graeme, I have been thinking about this too. Let’s see if we can achieve it!
Keep up the great work
Michelle

September 18
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

I'm sorry that I don't have an answer, but I share your wanting one. I just finished my 6th round of O-CHOP and will have a scan in a few weeks to see where I am. Hoping to hear the word "remission" in the review. Good luck in your journey, and I hope you're doing well. Stay positive.

September 18

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