| adjuvant therapy |
The use of another form of therapy in addition to the primary surgical therapy. It usually refers to hormonal therapy, chemotherapy or radiation.
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| adjuvant therapy |
Treatment that is given in addition to the primary (initial) treatment. Adjuvant treatment is an addition designed to help reach the ultimate goal. Adjuvant therapy for cancer usually refers to surgery followed by chemo- or radiotherapy to help decrease the risk of the cancer recurring (coming back). In Latin "adjuvans" means to help and, particularly, to help reach a goal. Back To Top Return Previous Page
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| adjuvant therapy |
A necessary addition to current treatments. An example is chemotherapy or radiation therapy after surgery to prevent the return of cancer.
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| adjuvant chemotherapy |
Chemotherapy used along with surgery or radiation therapy.
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| adjuvant therapy |
A treatment method used in addition to the primary therapy. Radiation therapy often is used as an adjuvant to surgery.
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