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Therapies
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 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.
Your doctor may also prescribe other
treatments, such as anti-anxiety medicines, nutritional supplements and pain
medicine to help relieve your symptoms.
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.
It is very important that
you ask questions until you are satisfied that you fully understand your
treatments and options. The success of your treatment plan depends in part
on what you do. Remember, your consent is required before any treatment
begins and you have the right to stop treatments at any time
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 at right,
you will find additional information regarding cancer treatment methods, for
which we have provided a brief overview.
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