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Adjuvant Therapy

Meaning

Adjuvant Therapy is a strategic supplemental treatment administered after the primary therapeutic modality, such as surgery or radiation, for a malignant disease. The curative intent of this secondary intervention is to eliminate any microscopic residual disease or micrometastases that may have escaped the initial local treatment. This proactive approach is a cornerstone of modern oncology, aiming to reduce the statistical risk of cancer recurrence and ultimately improve the patient’s long-term disease-free and overall survival. The decision to use adjuvant therapy is based on a rigorous assessment of the patient’s pathological risk profile.