Adjuvant Chemotherapy

Adjuvant chemotherapy is a cancer treatment given after primary treatments, like surgery, to eliminate any remaining cancer cells and reduce the risk of recurrence. The goal is to boost the effectiveness of the initial treatment by targeting microscopic cancer that may not be detectable. This approach can help improve long-term survival rates. While it can cause side effects due to its impact on healthy cells, the overall aim is to enhance a patient's chances of recovery and prevent the cancer from coming back.