What does "salvage therapy" mean?

A more drastic form of treatment given when an ailment (especially HIV or a tumour) does not respond to standard treatment.

What is a synonym for "salvage therapy"?

Common synonyms include: drug retreatment, first line therapy, re-treatment.

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A more drastic form of treatment given when an ailment (especially HIV or a tumour) does not respond to standard treatment. uncountable, usually