1. Surgery: Often the first line of treatment, especially in localized cancers. It involves the physical removal of the tumor. 2. Chemotherapy: Uses drugs to kill rapidly dividing cancer cells. It can be administered orally or intravenously. 3. Radiation Therapy: Utilizes high-energy beams to destroy cancer cells. It can be delivered externally or internally (brachytherapy). 4. Immunotherapy: Boosts the body's immune system to fight cancer. Includes monoclonal antibodies and checkpoint inhibitors. 5. Targeted Therapy: Focuses on specific molecules and signaling pathways that drive cancer growth. Examples include tyrosine kinase inhibitors and monoclonal antibodies. 6. Hormone Therapy: Used for cancers like breast and prostate cancer that are driven by hormones. It blocks hormone production or action.
