Comprehensive Cancer Information - NCI NCI is the nation’s trusted source for cancer information We are here for you with information about causes and risk factors, symptoms, how cancer is diagnosed, and treatment options
Types of Cancer Treatment - NCI Types of Cancer Treatment There are many types of cancer treatment Some people with cancer have only one treatment But most people have a combination of treatments, such as surgery with chemotherapy and radiation therapy The types of treatment that you receive will depend on the type of cancer you have and how advanced it is
Radiation Therapy Side Effects - NCI - National Cancer Institute Radiation therapy has side effects because it not only kills or slows the growth of cancer cells, it can also affect nearby healthy cells Many people who get radiation therapy experience fatigue Other side effects depend on the part of the body that is being treated Learn more about possible side effects
Chemotherapy to Treat Cancer - NCI Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells Learn how chemotherapy works against cancer, why it causes side effects, and how it is used with other cancer treatments
Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) CTCAE Terms An Adverse Event (AE) is any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medical treatment or procedure that may or may not be considered related to the medical treatment or procedure An AE is a term that is a unique representation of a specific event used for medical documentation and
Treatment of Breast Cancer by Stage - NCI The stage of breast cancer is an important factor in determining which type of treatment may work best for you Learn more about treatment options for breast cancer by stage
Cancer Research - NCI NCI is the nation’s leader in cancer research Learn about key research areas, initiatives, progress, and research tools, including specimens and data
Surgery for Cancer - NCI Surgery, when used to treat cancer, is a procedure in which a surgeon removes cancer from your body Learn how surgery is performed and different types of surgery
Treatment for Cancer - NCI Information on cancer treatment methods, specific anticancer drugs, and drug development and approval Research updates, cancer treatment facilities, and other topics also covered
Immunotherapy for Cancer - NCI Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that helps your immune system fight cancer Learn about the types of immunotherapy and what you can expect during treatment