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Neoadjuvant Therapy (NEE-o-AD-joo-vant) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Neoadjuvant Therapy (NEE-o-AD-joo-vant)? Treatment given before the primary treatment. Examples of neoadjuvant therapy include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy.

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