locally recurrent cancer

Definition / meaning of locally recurrent cancer

Cancer that has recurred (come back) at or near the same place as the original (primary) tumor, usually after a period of time during which the cancer could not be detected.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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