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Adjuvant Breast Cancer Therapy

Meaning

Adjuvant Breast Cancer Therapy is a critical secondary treatment strategy administered after the primary, localized treatment, typically surgery or radiation, to eliminate residual microscopic disease. The overarching clinical goal is to significantly reduce the long-term risk of cancer recurrence and improve overall patient survival outcomes. This systematic approach recognizes that micrometastases may be present throughout the body even after successful local tumor removal. It represents a personalized intervention tailored to the specific pathology and hormonal receptor status of the tumor.