Cancer Treatment Options Abound for Cancer Patients

 Numerous individuals leap to the conclusion that chemotherapy is the only treatment option when the term "cancer" is mentioned. The opposite is undoubtedly true.

One of the many cancer treatments is chemotherapy, which is frequently used in conjunction with other treatments or not at all. In the past, chemotherapy may have been the primary treatment for cancer. However, new technology and ongoing research continue to make it possible to develop new cancer care options in Nevada and around the world. Children with Cancer

A few treatments for cancer are used at Sierra Nevada Cancer Center. In addition to chemotherapy, effective cancer treatments include biological therapies, cancer vaccines, and immunotherapy.

A broad overview of a few of these treatment options will be provided in this post. But keep in mind: Based on your specific cancer and past, your oncologist will determine the best course of treatment for you.

Therapies that use your body's natural defense system to combat cancer, its effects, or the effects of other cancer treatments are known as biological therapies. Biological therapies are further described by the National Cancer Institute as follows: Utilizing living organisms, substances derived from living organisms, or laboratory-produced versions of such substances to treat disease is known as biological therapy.

To improve cancer care in Nevada, Dr. Jorge Perez, MD, PhD, MRCP, MRCPath and his staff at Sierra Nevada Cancer Center keep abreast of the most recent and effective cancer treatments, such as biological therapies.

Cancer Vaccines Cancer vaccines can be used to treat cancer by stimulating or repairing parts of your immune system to boost your body's ability to fight cancer or defend against it. There are two types of vaccines against cancer: vaccines for treatment and prevention

By immunizing people against diseases and viruses that have the potential to cause cancer, such as the human papillomavirus (HPV), preventative vaccines aim to prevent cancer.

By strengthening the body's ability to fight cancer cells, treatment vaccines treat cancer that is already present.

Immunotherapy Immunotherapy is a type of biological treatment that aims to either boost your immune system overall or instruct your immune system to specifically target cancer cells. Although immunotherapy is typically used in conjunction with other types of cancer treatment, it can be effective in treating certain types of cancer, such as lung cancer, on its own.

According to the American Cancer Society, "in the last few decades immunotherapy has become an important part of treating some types of cancer." "Newer immune treatments are currently being studied, and how we treat cancer in the future will be influenced by them."

One of the most effective cancer treatments currently available is chemotherapy. Chemotherapy can be used in conjunction with other cancer treatments, as outlined by the American Cancer Institute:

Chemotherapy, when combined with other treatments, can:

Prior to radiation therapy or surgery, shrink a tumor. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is the term for this.

destroy any cancer cells that may remain after surgery or radiation therapy treatment. The term for this is adjuvant chemotherapy.

Enhance the efficacy of other treatments.

Stop cancer cells from coming back or spreading to other parts of your body.

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