By Matthew Schmitz, M.D., About.com
Updated: March 29, 2009
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Neoadjuvant therapy refers to any treatment that is put to use prior to the primary treatment in order to increase the chance of effecting a cure.
With regard to prostate cancer, neoadjuvant hormonal therapy can be used prior to surgery to increase the chances of the surgery resulting in total removal of prostate tissue.
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