Types of Cancer Treatment - NCI Types of Cancer Treatment There are many types of cancer treatment Some people with cancer have only one treatment But most people have a combination of treatments, such as surgery with chemotherapy and radiation therapy The types of treatment that you receive will depend on the type of cancer you have and how advanced it is
Treatment for Cancer - NCI Information on cancer treatment methods, specific anticancer drugs, and drug development and approval Research updates, cancer treatment facilities, and other topics also covered
Radiation Therapy for Cancer - NCI Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors Learn about the types of radiation, why side effects happen, which ones you might have, and more
Research Areas: Treatment - NCI - National Cancer Institute Research on the treatment of cancer is fundamental to improving outcomes for all patients affected by the disease Treatment advances, in combination with innovative diagnostic tools, are leading to therapies that are increasingly tailored to the cancer’s unique traits But despite the tremendous progress made in recent decades in treating many types of cancer, effective therapies are still
Questions to Ask about Cancer Treatment - NCI Suggested questions for cancer patients to ask their doctors about treatment choices and the possible side effects of cancer treatment
Cancer Treatment Research - NCI Find research articles on cancer treatment, including news stories, clinical trials, blog posts, and descriptions of active studies
Targeted Therapy for Cancer - NCI Targeted therapy is a type of cancer treatment that targets the changes in cancer cells that help them grow, divide, and spread Learn how targeted therapy works against cancer and about side effects that may occur
AI and Cancer - NCI Precision oncology is an approach to cancer care in which information about a tumor, such as tumor biomarkers, are used to guide treatment This form of cancer care often involves analyzing a large amount of data with advanced computational approaches to help physicians make decisions
Develop Effective Treatments - National Cancer Plan Develop Effective Treatments - National Cancer Plan Goal: Effective treatment, with minimal side effects, is accessible to all people with all cancers, including those with rare cancers, metastatic cancers, and treatment-resistant disease For some cancers, there are proven and highly effective treatment options
Cancer Drugs - NCI Consumer-friendly information about cancer drugs and drug combinations used to prevent and treat cancer