maintenance therapy

maintenance therapy

Oncology
Chemotherapy administered with the intent of reducing the risk of relapse in patients with cancer or leukaemia in remission.

Psychiatry
Ongoing mental healthcare intended to manage a condition or disorder.

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maintenance therapy

Oncology Chemotherapy to ↓ risk of relapse in Pts with CA or leukemia in remission. See Remission.

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