resistant cancer

Definition / meaning of resistant cancer

Cancer that does not respond to treatment. The cancer may be resistant at the beginning of treatment, or it may become resistant during treatment. Also called refractory cancer.

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

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