Treatment depends on the type of cancer, the stage or extent of the disease, size, location and the overall health of the person, among other factors. Cancer patients are often managed by a team of cancer specialists and other health professionals. They will develop a treatment plan to fit each patient's needs and may include one or a combination of the following treatments: 1. Surgery - this is used to remove the tumor and may include some of the surrounding tissue and lymph nodes near the tumour. 2. Radiotherapy uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells or shrink a tumour so that it is easier to remove during surgery. 3. Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill, slow the growth or prevent the spread of cancer cells. 4. Hormone therapy uses drugs to stop or block hormones from reaching certain cancer cells. 5. Biological therapy uses biological products to help the body's natural ability to fight the disease. 6. Bone marrow transplant - infusing bone marrow either from the patient's own cells or cells donated from a related or unrelated person. |
