In this section you'll find general
information about the types of treatments used against cancer. This
includes both traditional therapies (such as surgery, chemotherapy, and
radiation therapy), newer forms of treatment (including information on
clinical trials), and complementary and alternative therapies. We'll
also discuss the possible side effects of these treatments. For more
specific information on how a certain type of cancer is treated, please
visit our
Learn About Cancer section.
Find out what you need to know about the most common types of
cancer treatment, such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and
many others. Learn how they work and why they are used, and get an idea
of what to expect and how they might affect you if you're getting them.
Clinical trials are studies in which people volunteer to take part
in tests of new drugs or procedures. Doctors use clinical trials to
develop new treatments for serious diseases such as cancer. In this
section you can learn about clinical trials in general, find tools to
help you decide if a clinical trial may be right for you, and search for
specific studies you may be eligible to take part in.
Get detailed information about the medicines used to treat cancer,
including chemotherapy and targeted therapy drugs, as well as medicines
used to help relieve cancer symptoms.
The terms "complementary" and "alternative" are sometimes used to
refer to non-traditional methods of diagnosing, preventing, or treating
cancer or its symptoms. Here you'll find general information to help you
better understand what these terms mean and how to decide if using them
is right for you. You'll also find a wealth of information on specific
complementary and alternative treatments.
In this section you'll find information about the physical side effects that can be caused by different cancer treatments.
In this section you can learn more about the types of feelings
people with cancer commonly experience during and after treatment. We
also offer suggestions for healthy ways deal with these common feelings.
Palliative care (or supportive care) is care that focuses on
relieving symptoms caused by serious illnesses like cancer. It can be
given at any point during a person’s illness to help them feel more
comfortable. The information here will help you learn more about
palliative care, sometimes also called supportive care.
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