Cancer

Cancer Treatment See All About Cancer Treatment See All Chemotherapy See All Radiation Therapy See All Hormone Therapy See All Surgery See All Other Cancer Treatments See All Clinical Trials See All Complementary and Alternative Therapies See All  Treatment Protocols for Cancer in About Cancer Treatment The conventional, main methods of treating cancer are surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and immunotherapy/biological therapy. Your healthcare provider will determine which treatment or treatments are best for you. ...more  Preparing for Cancer Treatment in About Cancer Treatment The first step in preparing for your cancer treatment is to find an oncologist and treatment center. Ask your general or primary healthcare provider for a referral or contact government and professional medical organizations, such as your state's health department, the National Cancer Institute, or the American Medical Association, for information on cancer specialists and treatment centers in your area. ...more  Chemotherapy: If You Are Considering It in Chemotherapy Questions to ask your healthcare provider if you are considering chemotherapy....more  Chemotherapy's Effects on Organs and Body Systems in Chemotherapy Because anticancer medicines are made to kill growing cells, they also affect normal, fast-growing cells such as blood cells forming in the bone marrow and cells in the digestive tract, reproductive system, and hair follicles. Some anticancer medicines may affect cells of vital organs, such as the heart, kidney, bladder, lungs, and nervous system. ...more  Radiology Team in Radiation Therapy The radiology team is led by one or more radiologists. Radiologists interpret the results of exams, do certain procedures, consult with other healthcare providers in other specialties, and ensure the overall quality performance of the entire team. ...more  The Radiologist in Radiation Therapy Read on to learn about the role of the radiologist....more  Hormone Therapy For Cancer Treatment in Hormone Therapy With some cancers, people are given hormone therapy as soon as cancer is diagnosed, before any other treatment. It may shrink a tumor, or it may halt the advance of the disease. In some cancers, such as prostate cancer, hormone therapy helps ease the painful and distressing symptoms of advanced disease. ...more  If You Are Having Hormonal Therapy for Cancer in Hormone Therapy Here are some questions to ask your healthcare provider about hormonal therapy....more  Surgery to Treat Cancer in Surgery One type of surgery for cancer is curative. This procedure takes out the cancerous tumor or growth from the body. Surgeons use curative surgery when the cancerous tumor is in one certain part of the body. This type of treatment is often the main treatment. But other types of cancer treatments, such as radiation, may be used before or after the surgery. ...more  Questions to Ask Before Surgery in Surgery It's important to communicate your feelings, questions, and concerns with your healthcare provider before having surgery. Take notes, or ask a family member or friend to go with you and take notes for you. Here are some questions to get you started. ...more  Bone Marrow Transplant in Other Cancer Treatments Detailed information on bone marrow transplant, including preparation, types of transplant, transplant team, and possible procedure-related complications or side effects ...more  Angiogenesis Inhibitors in Other Cancer Treatments Sometimes called antiangiogenic therapy, this treatment may prevent the growth of cancer by blocking the formation of new blood vessels. ...more  Clinical Trials: Should You Participate? in Clinical Trials Being involved in a clinical trial has risks and benefits. Being informed and asking lots of questions can help you make a decision. ...more  Understanding Research Studies in Clinical Trials Here is a primer on health research so you can better understand human studies....more  Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Complementary and Alternative Therapies Complementary medicine is used along with other therapies. It often serves to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Alternative medicine is used alone, without standard treatment. ...more  10 Types of Complementary Cancer Therapy in Complementary and Alternative Therapies Here is a brief explanation of 10 different complementary cancer therapies....more