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… Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses high energy rays, such as X-rays, to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours in different … radiation therapy (SBRT). Proton therapy. Targeted radiation therapy. Radiation therapy …
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… Condition Basics What is lung cancer? Lung cancer is the out-of-control … are surgery to remove the cancer, radiation therapy , and chemotherapy . There are also other options, such as immunotherapy or targeted therapy . A clinical trial may be a …
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… Condition Basics What is breast cancer? Breast cancer occurs when abnormal … treatment options may include radiation therapy , chemotherapy , endocrine therapy , or targeted therapy . Health Tools Health Tools …
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… Condition Basics What is endometrial cancer? Endometrial cancer is the growth of … treatment options may include radiation therapy , chemotherapy , hormone therapy , targeted therapy , and immunotherapy . Health …
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… Condition Basics What is colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer happens when cells … remove the cancer. Chemotherapy , radiation therapy , or both may also be used. In some cases, targeted therapy may be an option. Health Tools …
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… Condition Basics What is ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is the abnormal growth … treatment options may include chemotherapy , targeted therapy , immunotherapy , and endocrine therapy …
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… Condition Basics What is pancreatic cancer? Pancreatic cancer is the growth of … removed. Other treatments include radiation therapy , chemotherapy , and targeted therapy . Chemotherapy and radiation …
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… Condition Basics What is kidney cancer? Kidney cancer is the out-of-control … to destroy cancer cells (thermal ablation), targeted therapy , and immunotherapy . Health Tools …
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… Condition Basics What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the abnormal growth … options are active surveillance , radiation therapy , and surgery to remove the prostate. … may be available through a clinical trial. Targeted therapy. These medicines target cancer …
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… Condition Basics What is thyroid cancer? Thyroid cancer is the growth of … radioactive iodine , and thyroid hormone therapy. It may include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or targeted therapy . Very low-risk thyroid cancer …
