Cancer Treatment

Cancer treatment refers to the medical approaches used to combat cancer, a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. Treatment methods can vary significantly depending on the type, stage, and location of the cancer, as well as the patient’s overall health and preferences. Common modalities include:

1. **Surgery**: The physical removal of tumors and surrounding tissue.
2. **Radiation Therapy**: The use of high-energy radiation to kill or damage cancer cells.
3. **Chemotherapy**: The administration of drugs designed to kill rapidly dividing cells, including cancer cells.
4. **Immunotherapy**: Treatments that stimulate or enhance the body’s immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells.
5. **Targeted Therapy**: Drugs that specifically target cancer cell mechanisms or pathways involved in tumor growth.
6. **Hormone Therapy**: Treatment that adds, blocks, or removes hormones to slow or stop the growth of certain cancers.

Cancer treatment can be curative, aiming to eradicate the disease, or palliative, focusing on alleviating symptoms and improving quality of life for individuals with advanced-stage cancer. Treatment plans are often personalized and may combine multiple approaches for the best outcome.