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Cancer Treatment |
| Due to recent advancements in medical science, many cancers – if detected early – can be treated or even cured. A number of treatment options may be available to you depending on your overall health and the stage and site of your cancer. The most common methods of cancer treatment include: surgery (to remove tumors or affected tissue), radiation, chemotherapy, and various types of immunotherapy (or methods that use the body’s immune system to work against the cancer). You may also be interested in investigating more experimental treatments that are not yet widely used by doctors. The National Cancer Institute has an online database of current clinical trials accepting participants across the country. You can search by type of cancer and geographic area and discuss options with your doctor to see if any are right for you. Another important aspect of cancer treatment is addressing your feelings as well as those of your family and friends’ throughout the process. A cancer diagnosis can be devastating, and the ongoing stress of dealing with the symptoms and side-effects of treatment can take their toll. Talk to your healthcare provider about finding a support group or engaging in stress-management activities that can assist with your treatment. Don’t forget that maintaining the right amount physical activity and eating a healthy diet can also help you through your treatment. Learn more about treating cancer using the resources below. Resources from NEA HIN and its partners Prostate Cancer Foundation CDC Health Information Library The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's searchable database of free information on more than 200 diseases and health issues, including breast, cervical, colon, lung, prostate and skin cancer. healthfinder® healthfinder® is a gateway to selected consumer health and human services information resources provided by U.S. government agencies and other organizations serving the public interest. Featured resources include online publications, clearinghouses, databases, web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as the government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable information for the public. Medline Plus MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. |
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