Letter A

Adjuvant therapy

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Treatment that is given in addition to the primary (initial) treatment.</P> 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).</P> In Latin 'adjuvans' means to help and, particularly, to help reach a goal.

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