Why is adjuvant therapy given to patients with cancer who are free of signs of the disease? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ensures eradication of undetected cells
b. Stabilizes normal cells
c. Diminishes recurrence of breast cancer
d. Reduces the extent of the tumor before surgery or radiation
e. Changes the pH of the system to inhibit cell growth
A, C
Adjuvant therapy is given to symptom-free patients with cancer to eradicate undetected cells and to diminish the recurrence of breast cancer. Administration before surgery or radiation to reduce tumor bulk is called nonadjuvant therapy. The therapy does not stabilize normal cells or alter the pH.
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