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PostSubject: Definition of Adjuvant therapy   Definition of Adjuvant therapy Icon-new-badgeTue Aug 30, 2011 5:28 am

Definition of Adjuvant therapy

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.
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