Adjuvant Therapy

Adjuvant Therapy is a complementary yet critical element of complete care. Its sole purpose is to enhance the efficacy of the primary treatments. At Jagruti Rehab, we integrate Adjuvant Therapy with our treatments to provide holistic care and improved effects. It is especially a must and helpful when addressing complex health conditions.

What is Adjuvant Therapy?

Adjuvant Therapy is given in addition to the core therapies for any treatment. It helps improve the effect of the core therapies. While it is primarily used in oncology, Jagruti Rehab also uses it to treat other medical and mental health conditions. It helps by reducing the chances of relapse, improving results, and enhancing overall forecasting of the condition.

What Kinds Of Cancer Are Treated With Adjuvant Therapies?

Adjuvant Therapies are often used on cancerous tumours after the tumour has been removed by surgery. However, it is also used for various other types of cancer, such as:

• Breast Cancer
• Colorectal Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer
• Ovarian Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Melanoma
• Esophageal Cancer
• Bladder Cancer
• Head and Neck Cancer

Can All Cancer Stages Be Treated With Adjuvant Therapies?

Adjuvant Therapies are ideal for early-stage cancers, which are stage I and II, especially when there is a very high chance of relapse.

What Is The Prognosis For Adjuvant Therapy?

The type of adjuvant therapy and its prognosis depends on the type and stage of the cancer and a few other factors.

How Does Adjuvant Therapy Work?

Adjuvant Therapy works as a final touch to ensure no residue of the disease or the condition left that can cause a relapse. It works like a double security check to identify and treat anything the initial treatment could not address.

Types of Adjuvant Therapies

Depending on the primary treatment and condition, adjuvant therapy can be one of the following types to ensure long-lasting treatment results and 100% eradication of the condition or disease. Some of the most common types of Adjuvant Therapies are as follows:

1. Chemotherapy:
Chemotherapy aims to clear any remaining cancer cells in the body after surgery. It is a medically administered program where the medication for the chemotherapy is given orally, intravenously, or via other types of injections, depending on the location of the cancer.

2. Radiation Therapy:
Radiation therapy is used on target areas with tumours after surgery to ensure no further tumour formation.

3. Immunotherapy:
It enhances the overall immunity of the patient to fight different conditions and increase strength.

4. Psychotherapy:
Counselling sessions and therapies are used to address a patient's emotional and psychological well-being. While psychotherapy is used for patients dealing with mental conditions mainly, some patients in critical medical conditions are also advised psychotherapy for motivation.

5. Nutritional Support:
Adjuvant therapy may also involve diet control and modifications to promote healing through recovery and strength building.

6. Lifestyle Modifications:
The holistic approach to adjuvant therapy involves exercising, stress management, diet, mindfulness practices, etc., depending on the patient's requirement to promote an overall healthy lifestyle.

What’s The Difference Between Adjuvant Therapy And Neoadjuvant Therapy?

There is a significant difference between the two therapies. While both are used as complementary therapies to enhance the main treatment's effects, the therapies' timing is different.

• Adjuvant Therapy: Recommended after the completion of the primary treatment. The purpose is to eradicate the remaining disease or condition, if any.
• Neoadjuvant Therapy: It is administered before the primary treatment. It helps to decrease the size or intensity of the condition or disease.

Understanding the difference is important as they can significantly improve treatment results when applied correctly.

What Are Adjuvant Therapy Risks And Benefits?

Adjuvant Therapy provides numerous benefits, such as:

• Increasing the effectiveness of primary treatments.
• Reducing the likelihood of relapse.
• Addressing both physical and emotional aspects of recovery.
• Providing a tailored approach to individual health needs.

Potential Risks: Depending on the technique of Adjuvant Therapy used on the patient, the patient may experience side effects like fatigue, nausea, or emotional strain.

Adjuvant Therapy and Mental Health

At Jagruti Rehab, we acknowledge and use Adjuvant Therapy for mental health care and treatment. We use several techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), stress management programs, and medication support for Adjuvant Therapy. With Adjuvant Therapy, we aim to achieve:

• Stronger emotional strength.
• Fight anxiety and depression.
• Encourage long-term mental well-being.
• Improved results of treatments.
• Reduces risks of relapses.

Who Should Have Adjuvant Therapy?

People suffering from diseases and conditions that have a high chance of recurrence and relapse are recommended adjuvant therapy in the program as a post-treatment plan. While it is often associated with cancer treatment, Adjuvant Therapy is also used in several mental health treatments. The exact method used in the therapy can differ depending on the type of patient and their condition. However, the goal is to ensure that the condition or the disease is completely eradicated for long-lasting effects and no relapse.

Why Choose Jagruti Rehab for Adjuvant Therapy?

Jagruti Rehab can be the best choice for Adjuvant Therapy for several reasons. Besides having an expert and experienced team design and lead every treatment, we specialise in personalised care. One of the biggest highlights of treatment at Jagruti Rehab is our compassionate approach. We care for the patients deeply, and our treatment shows our compassion. We ensure that our patients' experience is beyond satisfactory by making the treatment process comfortable in a supportive environment.