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There are many types of cancer treatment, and we offer resources to help you understand what to expect and support you throughout your treatment. Side effects are common, and you'll find information, tools, and practical tips to help you manage them. If you have questions or concerns, your healthcare team is there to help.
Living Well with Cancer Book - provides information, practical tips, and support to help you live as well as possible with cancer. Learn ways to manage stress, anxiety, depression, symptoms, and side effects, and explore supportive care services and resources available to you and your family before, during, and after treatment. View Book
Systemic treatment is any medication that travels through your bloodstream to target cancer cells, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, bispecific antibodies, checkpoint inhibitors, and hormone therapy.
Radiation treatment uses high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. It can treat cancer and some non-cancerous conditions, either alone or with surgery or chemotherapy.
Surgery examines, removes, or repairs tissue. For cancer, it may involve a biopsy or removing part or all of the tumor, ranging from short outpatient procedures to complex hospital stays.
Clinical trials are research studies that test the safety and effectiveness of new treatments or procedures. Patients can volunteer to participate in these studies.
Cancer and its treatment can cause symptoms and side effects that can be physical, mental or emotional. Find information on how to manage these symptoms and side effects.
Cellular therapy treatment is when certain types of cells are infused into a person to help treat diseases like cancer. Find information here about stem cell or blood and marrow transplants (BMT), and CAR T-cell therapy.
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