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Second Line Treatment
Definition 1
The second preferred therapy for a particular condition, used after first-line treatment fails or if a person cannot tolerate first-line drugs. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Treatment that is given when initial treatment (first-line therapy) doesn't work, or stops working. (NCI Dictionary)
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