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AlaskaAngel · 01-28-2009, 10:56 AM

People tend to interpret the term "NED" a bit more loosely. It would be more accurate to say "no evidence of further disease" for those who have had progression at some point and then the progression stops.

"In remission" means "no progression" and applies to both those who have never had any progression after treatment as well as to those who have but for whom further treatment has stopped the progression as best can be determined.

Hope that helps.

AlaskaAngel

01-28-2009, 10:56 AM	#4
AlaskaAngel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alaska Posts: 2,018	Terminology People tend to interpret the term "NED" a bit more loosely. It would be more accurate to say "no evidence of further disease" for those who have had progression at some point and then the progression stops. "In remission" means "no progression" and applies to both those who have never had any progression after treatment as well as to those who have but for whom further treatment has stopped the progression as best can be determined. Hope that helps. AlaskaAngel Last edited by AlaskaAngel; 01-28-2009 at 11:08 AM.. Reason: added "further"