Tuesday, 8 April 2014

Treatments & side effects

A patient undergoes cancer treatment Cancer treatment depends on the cancer type, where it began, and whether it's spread (plus general health and personal choices). Often more than one treatment's used.
Options include surgery , immunotherapy, hormone therapy and targeted therapy, as well as:

Chemotherapy or

Radiotherapy

Many cancers can be cured. If you have advanced cancer and a cure's unlikely, palliative care can relieve symptoms, help you feel comfortable and live longer.

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