Adjuvant Therapy
Adjuvant therapy is a form of treatment used alongside primary treatment such as surgery or chemotherapy. It is used to enhance the effectiveness of the primary treatment and improve patient outcomes. The aim of adjuvant therapy is to increase patient survival by destroying any cancer cells left behind by the primary treatment and preventing metastasis (spreading of cancer cells to other organs). It can also reduce the risk of relapse. Adjuvant therapy is often used in cases where the primary treatment may not be enough to completely destroy cancer cells, or cannot be used due to the stage or location of the cancer. Examples of adjuvant therapies include radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy. It is an important form of cancer treatment that can significantly improve a patient’s chance of survival.
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