There are a number of different cancer treatments available now; the most important aim of the treatment of cancer is to remove the cancerous cells and prevent the cancer from spreading to other parts of the body. In many cases, a combination of treatments is used and members of several different healthcare teams will be involved in a patient’s care. Some of the most common treatments are outlined below:
- Surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Radiotherapy
- Hormone therapy
- Monoclonal antibody therapy