[starwatch]

Not an expert on this, but remission is defined as:

> a temporary diminution of the severity of disease or pain.

My understanding is that after the treatment, and while in remission, people would need to maintain a healthy lifestyle to avoid relapse. It's still early days for this treatment so I'd guess that they're being cautious with their language.

[vram22]

Got it, and I think yours closer to the real meaning than what the article says - based on having read that word in context multiple times.