Prevention and Treatment of Cancer

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• Prevention of Cancer
  • What can I do to prevent cancer?
  • What other actions may help prevent cancer?

• Cancer Treatment Principles
  • What are the goals of cancer treatment?
  • How do doctors choose the right treatment for your cancer?
  • How do doctors tell if the treatment is working?

• Alternative Medicine for Cancer
  • What is alternative medicine?
  • What are the risks of using alternative medicine?

• Chemotherapy
  • What is chemotherapy?
  • What are the common side effects of chemotherapy?

• Diet and Cancer
  • Can your diet cause or prevent cancer?

• Combination Cancer Therapy
  • What is combination cancer therapy?
  • Why do doctors use combination cancer therapy?

• Immunotherapy for Cancer
  • What is immunotherapy for cancer?
  • How can doctors use immunotherapy to help you fight your cancer?

• Radiation Therapy for Cancer
  • What is radiation therapy?
    • Types of radiation therapy
  • What are the side effects of radiation therapy?

• Surgery for Cancer
  • When do doctors use surgery to treat cancer?
  • If I have surgery, do I need any other treatments?