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Progression-free survival

An outcome that tracks the absence of worsening.

Editorial updateSeptember 25, 2026
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Definition

The period during and after treatment in which a person lives with the disease without it getting worse.

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  • The original Portuguese summary is under review; consult the original entry for the complete scope.

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References and sources

  1. NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms · progression free survivalNational Cancer Institute / NIH
  2. National Cancer Institute

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