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Cancer Treatment Methods

Cancer Treatment Terms You Should Know:

combined modality therapy - a term used to describe when physicians choose more than one therapy in treating a patient, such as a combination of radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

adjuvant therapy - a term used to describe when physicians choose more than one therapy in treating a patient. However, the term adjuvant therapy is more specifically used to describe treatment given after the primary cancer treatment is completed to improve the chance of a cure. For example, if the physician wants to treat cancer cells that may be present, he/she may prescribe one or more additional treatments.

neoadjuvant therapy - a term used to describe when physicians choose to use more than one therapy in treating a patient. However, the term neoadjuvant therapy is more specifically used to describe cancer treatment given before the primary therapy - both to kill any cancer cells and contribute to the effectiveness of the primary therapy.

Treatment for cancer:

Cancer is treated in several ways, depending on each person's medical condition and type of cancer. Common treatments involve chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Other treatments include surgery and biological therapies.

For many people with cancer, treatment is a process that is designed to meet their needs. Physicians plan treatments based on several key factors, such as the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the person's age, health, and lifestyle. If you have been diagnosed with cancer, it is important for you to know that you play an important role in the treatment process. Offering input, asking questions, and expressing your concerns about treatment can help make treatment a better experience.

There is a great deal of information to learn about the cancer treatment process, including various cancer treatment options - their goals and side effects. Listed in the directory below you will find additional information regarding cancer treatment methods, for which we have provided a brief overview.

If you cannot find the information in which you are interested, please visit the Online Resources page in this Web site for an Internet/World Wide Web address that may contain additional information on that topic.

Surgery For Cancer Treatment

Laser Therapy For Cancer Treatment

Novalis Beam Shaped Surgery for Cancer Treatment

Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment

Chemotherapy For Cancer Treatment

Chemotherapy Drugs and Side Effects

Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects

Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy

Hair Loss and Chemotherapy

Pain and Chemotherapy

Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy

Diarrhea and Chemotherapy

Constipation and Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy's Effects on Organs / Body Systems

Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy

Bone Marrow Suppression and Chemotherapy

Anemia and Chemotherapy

Infection and Chemotherapy

Blood Clots / Bruising and Chemotherapy

Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy

Hormone Therapy For Cancer Treatment

Biological Therapy For Cancer Treatment

Bone Marrow Transplantation

Angiogenesis Inhibitors For Cancer Treatment

Hyperthermia For Cancer Treatment

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