Cancer Dictionary
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Adjuvant therapy is a treatment given in addition to the primary (main) treatment, commonly used in cancer care to kill hidden or potential cancer cells and reduce the risk of the cancer returning. It can include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, or biological therapy.
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