What are the current treatments available for cancer?
There are several treatment options available for cancer, depending on the type, stage, and location of the cancer. The main treatments include:
- Surgery: Removing the tumor is often the first step in treating many types of cancer. - Chemotherapy: This involves using drugs to kill cancer cells. It can be administered orally or intravenously. - Radiation therapy: This treatment uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells or shrink tumors. - Immunotherapy: This is a type of treatment that helps your immune system fight cancer. - Targeted therapy: These drugs target specific molecules involved in cancer growth. - Hormone therapy: Used primarily for breast and prostate cancers, this treatment blocks the body's ability to produce hormones that fuel cancer growth.
