Cancer therapies refer to the various treatments and interventions designed to combat cancer, a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. These therapies aim to eliminate cancer cells, reduce tumor size, prevent metastasis, and improve the patient’s quality of life.
Common types of cancer therapies include:
1. **Surgery**: Physically removing tumors and surrounding tissues.
2. **Radiation Therapy**: Using high-energy radiation to kill or damage cancer cells.
3. **Chemotherapy**: Utilizing drugs to target and kill rapidly dividing cancer cells.
4. **Immunotherapy**: Enhancing or manipulating the body’s immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells.
5. **Targeted Therapy**: Using drugs that specifically target the molecular abnormalities in cancer cells.
6. **Hormone Therapy**: Blocking or lowering hormone levels that fuel certain cancers.
The choice of therapy depends on various factors, including the type and stage of cancer, the patient’s overall health, and specific molecular characteristics of the cancer. The goal of cancer therapies can vary from curative to palliative, focused on alleviating symptoms and improving the patient’s well-being.
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