In this article, we will discuss Maintenance Therapy (1). So, let’s get started.
Definition: Maintenance therapy in cancer treatment refers to ongoing treatment that is administered after the initial treatment (such as surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy) with the goal of preventing the recurrence of cancer or delaying its progression. This type of therapy is often used in situations where there is a risk of the cancer returning or progressing despite an initial positive response to treatment.
Maintenance therapy can take various forms, including:
Chemotherapy: Some chemotherapy drugs are used in lower doses or at less frequent intervals as maintenance therapy to help control the growth of cancer cells.