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Adjuvant chemotherapy is therapy intended to kill any cancerous cells which have spread to other parts of the body. This is often effective as the newly growing tumours are fast-dividing, and therefore very susceptible.
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There are a number of strategies in the administration of chemotheraputic drugs used today. Combined Modality Chemotherapy is the use of drugs with other treatments, such as radiation therapy or surgery. Most cancers are now treated in this way. Combination Chemotherapy is a similar practice which involves treating a patient with a number of different drugs simultaneously. The drugs differ in their mechanism and side effects. The biggest advantage is minimising the chances of resistance developing to any one agent. Adjuvant Chemotherapy can be used when there is little evidence of cancer present, but there is risk of recurrence. This can help reduce chances of resistance developing if the tumour does develop.It is also useful in killing any cancerous cells which have spread to other parts of the body. This is often effective as the newly growing tumours are fast-dividing, and therefore very susceptible.
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