The goals of cancer treatment are to: The types of treatment depend on the specific type of cancer, but may include: You may receive more than one type of treatment. This is called combined therapy. Cancer warning signs include: It is important to note that these symptoms may also be due to conditions other than cancer. The following articles offer more detailed information: For information on cancer-related organizations, please see Cancer - support groups.
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Reviewer Info: Rita Nanda, M.D., Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 10/31/2006 |