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Treatments

Treatments



Treatment depends on the particular type of cancer and how much it has spread. There are three main types of treatment: chemotherapy (drug therapy), radiation therapy and surgery (an operation to remove the tumour). Some cancers require more than one type of treatment.

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Chemotherapy
Radiotherapy
Surgery
Bone Marrow Transplant
Clinical Trials
Medications
Tests & Procedures
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Side Effects of Treatment
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