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The good news is, the earlier the cancer is discovered and treated, the greater the chance of survival. Early detection can also mean that less-extensive treatment is required.
There are many ways cancer is treated. We’ve taken a look at radiotherapy, chemotherapy, surgery and complimentary therapies below.
Radiotherapy is also sometimes known as radiation therapy. In this treatment cancer cells are bombarded with a beam of high-energy radiation (like X-rays) which is designed to destroy them.
Chemotherapy uses strong drugs to fight the cancer cells. These drugs often have side effects. Chemotherapy is sometimes used with other treatments, such as radiotherapy and surgery.
Surgery is used to cut out cancerous cells from the body. It can be scary, but this section has loads of great info that will put your mind at rest.
Complementary therapies are generally used alongside the treatments listed above. They may help people with cancer in coping with the symptoms and side effects of treatment, as well as the complex and distressing emotions cancer can cause.
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Radiotherapy
Chemotherapy
Surgery
Complementary therapies