in remission

phrase

of an illness
: in a stage during which symptoms are much less severe
Her cancer is in remission.

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Kate was diagnosed with cancer in 2024 but announced in January 2025 that she was relieved to be in remission from the disease. Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 22 July 2026 During the nearly two-minute clip, the mom of four thanked her followers for their kind messages and prayers, revealing that her daughter is now in remission. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 Kate announced that her cancer is in remission in January 2025. Starr Bowenbank, InStyle, 17 July 2026 Neill was in remission at the time of his conversation with The Telegraph. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in remission

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“In remission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20remission. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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