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
What Is Cancer? - NCI Explanations about what cancer is, how cancer cells differ from normal cells, and genetic changes that cause cancer to grow and spread
Immunotherapy for Cancer - NCI Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that helps your immune system fight cancer Learn about the types of immunotherapy and what you can expect during treatment
Comprehensive Cancer Information - NCI Accurate, up-to-date, comprehensive cancer information from the U S government's principal agency for cancer research
Treatment of Breast Cancer by Stage - NCI The stage of breast cancer is an important factor in determining which type of treatment may work best for you Learn more about treatment options for breast cancer by stage
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
Prostate Cancer Treatment - NCI Prostate cancer treatment can include active surveillance, surgery, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care Learn more about treatment options for prostate cancer in this expert-reviewed summary
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment - NCI - National Cancer Institute Treatment options for adult acute myeloid leukemia (AML) include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplant, and other medications Get detailed information about the treatment of new and recurrent AML in this expert-reviewed summary
Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Introduction The NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events is a descriptive terminology which can be utilized for Adverse Event (AE) reporting A grading (severity) scale is provided for each AE term
Chemotherapy to Treat Cancer - NCI Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells Learn how chemotherapy works against cancer, why it causes side effects, and how it is used with other cancer treatments