There are many different types of cancer treatments available depending on the type of cancer you have, where it is in your body, and what stage your cancer has reached. It is important to talk openly and honestly with your doctor about your treatment plan, goals, and any side effects you may expect.
Surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy can be used together or separately. Chemotherapy or radiation therapy is often used to reduce the size of a tumor before surgery. However, your health care provider may want to remove much of the cancer as possible before you undergo chemotherapy or radiation.
Biomarker testing (also called tumor testing, tumor profiling, or tumor genetic testing) finds changes in your cancer that could help you and your doctor choose your cancer treatment.
The American Cancer Society offers a wide array of resources and helpful tools to assist individuals undergoing cancer treatment and their loved ones. You can learn more about:
