Treatment of cancer is varied and depends on the type, location, and stage of the disease. Common treatment methods include:
Surgery: Removal of the tumor and surrounding tissue. Radiation Therapy: Use of high-energy rays to kill or shrink cancer cells. Chemotherapy: Use of drugs to destroy cancer cells. Immunotherapy: Stimulates the body's immune system to fight cancer. Targeted Therapy: Drugs designed to target specific genes or proteins that are involved in cancer growth. Hormone Therapy: Used for cancers that are influenced by hormones, such as breast and prostate cancer.