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	~~'''~~Cancer treatment''' refers to the methods of [[medical intervention]] used to manage and control the growth of [[cancer]] cells in the human body. The primary goal of cancer treatment is to achieve complete remission of the disease, where the patient is free of symptoms for a prolonged period.		== Cancer Treatment ==

	~~==Types of Cancer Treatment==~~		[[File:Renal_cell_carcinoma.jpg\|Renal cell carcinoma\|thumb\|right]]
	~~There are several types of cancer treatment, including~~ [[~~surgery~~]], [[radiation therapy]], [[chemotherapy]], [[immunotherapy]], targeted therapy, hormone therapy, stem cell transplant, and precision medicine. The type of treatment a patient receives depends on the type and stage of cancer, as well as the patient's overall health.

	~~===Surgery===~~		Cancer treatment refers to the various medical therapies used to treat [[cancer]], a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. The primary goal of cancer treatment is to cure the disease, prolong life, and improve the quality of life for patients. Treatment strategies are often tailored to the type and stage of cancer, as well as the overall health and preferences of the patient.
	[[~~Surgery~~]] is ~~often used~~ to ~~remove~~ the ~~cancerous tumor~~ and ~~surrounding tissue~~. ~~It is typically used for solid tumors that~~ are ~~localized~~ to ~~one area~~ of the ~~body~~.

	===~~Radiation Therapy~~===		== Types of Cancer Treatment ==
	~~[[Radiation therapy]] uses high-energy particles or waves to destroy or damage cancer cells. It can be used alone or in combination with other treatments.~~

	~~===Chemotherapy===~~		Cancer treatment can be broadly categorized into several types, each with specific applications and mechanisms of action.
	~~[[Chemotherapy]] is a type of cancer~~ treatment ~~that uses drugs to kill cancer cells. It~~ can be ~~systemic (reaching cancer cells throughout the body) or regional (targeted to a~~ specific ~~area~~ of ~~the body)~~.

	===~~Immunotherapy~~===		=== Surgery ===
	[[Immunotherapy]] is a type of treatment that uses the body's immune system to fight cancer. It can be used to boost the body's natural defenses or to train the immune system to specifically attack cancer cells.

	~~===Targeted Therapy===~~		Surgery is often the first line of treatment for many types of cancer. It involves the physical removal of the tumor and, in some cases, surrounding tissue. Surgery can be curative if the cancer is localized and has not spread to other parts of the body. In addition to removing the tumor, surgery can also be used to diagnose cancer, determine its stage, and relieve symptoms.
	~~[[Targeted therapy]]~~ is ~~a type~~ of treatment ~~that uses drugs or~~ other ~~substances~~ to ~~identify~~ and ~~attack specific cancer cells without harming normal cells~~.

	===~~Hormone~~ Therapy===		=== Radiation Therapy ===
	~~[[Hormone therapy]] is a treatment that removes, blocks, or adds hormones to treat certain types of cancer, such as breast and prostate cancer.~~

	~~===Stem Cell Transplant===~~		[[File:Patient_prepared_for_radiation_therapy.jpg\|Patient prepared for radiation therapy\|thumb\|left]]
	[[~~Stem cell transplant~~]] ~~is a procedure that restores blood-forming stem cells in patients who have had theirs destroyed by very high doses of chemotherapy or radiation therapy.~~

	~~===Precision Medicine===~~		Radiation therapy uses high-energy particles or waves, such as X-rays, gamma rays, electron beams, or protons, to destroy or damage cancer cells. It can be used as a primary treatment or in conjunction with other treatments such as surgery and chemotherapy. Radiation therapy is often used to shrink tumors before surgery or to kill any remaining cancer cells post-surgery.
	~~[[Precision medicine]]~~, ~~also known~~ as ~~personalized medicine~~, is a treatment ~~approach that takes into account individual variability~~ in ~~genes, environment,~~ and ~~lifestyle for each person~~.

	==~~Choosing a Cancer Treatment~~==		=== Chemotherapy ===
	The choice of treatment depends on the type and stage of cancer, potential side effects, and the patient's overall health, preferences, and personal values. It is important for patients to discuss all treatment options with their healthcare team.

	~~==Side Effects~~ of ~~Cancer Treatment==~~		Chemotherapy involves the use of drugs to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. These drugs can be administered orally or intravenously and work by targeting rapidly dividing cells. Chemotherapy is often used to treat cancers that have spread throughout the body and can be combined with other treatments to enhance effectiveness.
	~~All~~ cancer ~~treatments can cause side effects~~. These can ~~vary from patient~~ to ~~patient~~ and can ~~include fatigue, pain, nausea, vomiting, and changes in skin and hair~~.

	==~~Cancer Treatment Research~~==		=== Immunotherapy ===
	Research into new cancer treatments is ongoing and includes clinical trials that test new treatments in patients. These trials help to determine if new treatments are safe and effective or better than the standard treatment.

	~~[[Category:Cancer]]~~		Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that helps the immune system fight cancer. It includes treatments such as monoclonal antibodies, checkpoint inhibitors, and cancer vaccines. Immunotherapy can be effective for certain types of cancer and is often used when other treatments have failed.
	~~[[Category:Oncology]]~~
	~~[[Category:Medical treatments]]~~		=== Targeted Therapy ===
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	~~{{Oncology}}~~		Targeted therapy uses drugs or other substances to precisely identify and attack cancer cells, usually while doing little damage to normal cells. These therapies target specific molecules involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells.
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	~~<gallery>~~		=== Hormone Therapy ===
	~~File:Renal_cell_carcinoma~~.~~jpg~~
	~~File:Walkingexercise.jpg~~		Hormone therapy is used to treat cancers that are sensitive to hormones, such as breast and prostate cancer. It works by blocking the body's ability to produce hormones or by interfering with the effects of hormones on cancer cells.
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	~~<gallery>~~		=== Stem Cell Transplant ===
	~~File:Patient_prepared_for_radiation_therapy~~.~~jpg\|Patient prepared~~ for ~~radiation therapy~~
	~~File:Renal_cell_carcinoma.jpg\|Renal cell carcinoma~~		Stem cell transplants, also known as bone marrow transplants, involve replacing diseased bone marrow with healthy stem cells. This treatment is often used for blood cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma.
	File:Walkingexercise.jpg\|Walking exercise
	~~</gallery>~~		== Supportive Care and Rehabilitation ==

			[[File:Walkingexercise.jpg\|Walking exercise\|thumb\|right]]

			Supportive care is an essential component of cancer treatment, focusing on relieving symptoms and improving the quality of life for patients. This includes pain management, nutritional support, and psychological counseling. Rehabilitation may involve physical therapy to help patients regain strength and mobility after treatment.

			== Emerging Treatments ==

			Research in cancer treatment is ongoing, with new therapies being developed and tested. These include gene therapy, which involves altering the genetic material within cancer cells, and personalized medicine, which tailors treatment based on the genetic profile of the patient's tumor.

			== Related Pages ==

			* [[Oncology]]
			* [[Cancer]]
			* [[Radiation therapy]]
			* [[Chemotherapy]]
			* [[Immunotherapy]]

			[[Category:Cancer treatment]]

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'''Cancer treatment''' refers to the methods of [[medical intervention]] used to manage and control the growth of [[cancer]] cells in the human body. The primary goal of cancer treatment is to achieve complete remission of the disease, where the patient is free of symptoms for a prolonged period.

==Types of Cancer Treatment==
There are several types of cancer treatment, including [[surgery]], [[radiation therapy]], [[chemotherapy]], [[immunotherapy]], targeted therapy, hormone therapy, stem cell transplant, and precision medicine. The type of treatment a patient receives depends on the type and stage of cancer, as well as the patient's overall health.

===Surgery===
[[Surgery]] is often used to remove the cancerous tumor and surrounding tissue. It is typically used for solid tumors that are localized to one area of the body.

===Radiation Therapy===
[[Radiation therapy]] uses high-energy particles or waves to destroy or damage cancer cells. It can be used alone or in combination with other treatments.

===Chemotherapy===
[[Chemotherapy]] is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells. It can be systemic (reaching cancer cells throughout the body) or regional (targeted to a specific area of the body).

===Immunotherapy===
[[Immunotherapy]] is a type of treatment that uses the body's immune system to fight cancer. It can be used to boost the body's natural defenses or to train the immune system to specifically attack cancer cells.

===Targeted Therapy===
[[Targeted therapy]] is a type of treatment that uses drugs or other substances to identify and attack specific cancer cells without harming normal cells.

===Hormone Therapy===
[[Hormone therapy]] is a treatment that removes, blocks, or adds hormones to treat certain types of cancer, such as breast and prostate cancer.

===Stem Cell Transplant===
[[Stem cell transplant]] is a procedure that restores blood-forming stem cells in patients who have had theirs destroyed by very high doses of chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

===Precision Medicine===
[[Precision medicine]], also known as personalized medicine, is a treatment approach that takes into account individual variability in genes, environment, and lifestyle for each person.

==Choosing a Cancer Treatment==
The choice of treatment depends on the type and stage of cancer, potential side effects, and the patient's overall health, preferences, and personal values. It is important for patients to discuss all treatment options with their healthcare team.

==Side Effects of Cancer Treatment==
All cancer treatments can cause side effects. These can vary from patient to patient and can include fatigue, pain, nausea, vomiting, and changes in skin and hair.

==Cancer Treatment Research==
Research into new cancer treatments is ongoing and includes clinical trials that test new treatments in patients. These trials help to determine if new treatments are safe and effective or better than the standard treatment.

[[Category:Cancer]]
[[Category:Oncology]]
[[Category:Medical treatments]]
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{{Oncology}}
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