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Prevention and Treatment of Cancer
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Prevention of Cancer
What can I do to prevent cancer?
What other actions may help prevent cancer?
Cancer Treatment Principles
What are the goals of cancer treatment?
How do doctors choose the right treatment for your cancer?
How do doctors tell if the treatment is working?
Alternative Medicine for Cancer
What is alternative medicine?
What are the risks of using alternative medicine?
Chemotherapy
What is chemotherapy?
What are the common side effects of chemotherapy?
Diet and Cancer
Can your diet cause or prevent cancer?
Combination Cancer Therapy
What is combination cancer therapy?
Why do doctors use combination cancer therapy?
Immunotherapy for Cancer
What is immunotherapy for cancer?
How can doctors use immunotherapy to help you fight your cancer?
Radiation Therapy for Cancer
What is radiation therapy?
Types of radiation therapy
What are the side effects of radiation therapy?
Surgery for Cancer
When do doctors use surgery to treat cancer?
If I have surgery, do I need any other treatments?