definition of adjuvant therapy
Medical Definition of Adjuvant therapy Adjuvant therapy: Treatment that is given in addition to the primary (initial) treatment. 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). In Latin adjuvans means to help and, particularly, to help reach a goal.