The phrase "adjuvant setting" refers to a treatment given alongside the main treatment, usually surgery, to prevent the return of a disease. It helps improve the chances of cure or long-term survival. Full definition
Furthermore; recently, anti CTLA - 4 therapy in adjuvant settings has also shown increased benefit. (jbiomed.com)
We are currently waiting for the results of several trials including EORTC 1325 which is investigating pembrolizumab, a PD - 1 checkpoint blocking antibody, compared to placebo in the adjuvant setting.» (sciencedaily.com)
These studies will investigate whether Src kinase inhibitors are best used in the adjuvant setting post-surgery or after chemotherapy to prevent the formation of local and distant disease recurrence. (sciencedaily.com)