Prevention and Treatment of Cancer

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• Prevention of Cancer
  • Lifestyle factors
  • Environmental factors
  • Vaccines against cancer
  • Other factors
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• Cancer Treatment Principles
  • Response to cancer treatment
  • Supportive care
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• Cancer Surgery

• Radiation Therapy for Cancer
  • Types of Radiation Therapy
    • External radiation therapy
    • Internal radiation
  • Uses for Radiation Therapy
  • Side Effects of Radiation Therapy

• Chemotherapy and Other Systemic Cancer Treatments
  • Endocrine Therapy for Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
    • High-dose chemotherapy
  • Targeted Therapy
  • Gene Therapy
  • Other Medications

• Chemotherapy Side Effects
  • Gastrointestinal Effects
  • Low Blood Cell Concentrations
  • Mouth Sores
  • Depression and Anxiety
  • Organ Damage and Other Cancers
  • Tumor Lysis Syndrome and Cytokine Release Syndrome

• Immunotherapy for Cancer
  • Monoclonal antibodies
  • Modified T cells
  • Nonspecific immunotherapy
  • Vaccines for cancer

• Combination Cancer Therapy

• Alternative Medicine for Cancer

• Diet and Cancer
  • Alcohol
  • Antioxidants
  • Artificial sweeteners
  • Bioengineered foods (genetically modified [GMO] foods)
  • Calcium
  • Coffee
  • Fiber
  • Fish and omega-3 fatty acids
  • Fluoride
  • Folate
  • Food additives
  • Garlic
  • Irradiated foods
  • Lycopene
  • Meats cooked at high temperatures
  • Organic food
  • Pesticides
  • Processed meats
  • Saturated fats
  • Selenium
  • Spices
  • Tea
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin E
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