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Infusion Therapy Infusion therapy delivers medications directly into the body through an IV, port, catheter, or by intramuscular (IM) or subcutaneous (SQ) injection. This method allows treatments to work quickly and effectively, especially when medicines …

Interventional Radiology Interventional radiology is a medical specialty that uses imaging such as ultrasound, CT scans, or X-rays to guide minimally invasive procedures. These procedures use small instruments like needles or catheters to diagnose or …

Lymph Node Dissection Lymph node dissection is a surgical procedure used to remove lymph nodes, so they can be examined for cancer or to treat cancer that has spread to the lymphatic system. This procedure helps determine the stage of the disease, guides …

Radiation Therapy Radiation therapy uses highly targeted, high-energy radiation to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumors. It is one of the most common treatments for cancer. Radiation may be used on its own or combined with other treatments such as …

Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Radiopharmaceutical therapy is a type of targeted cancer treatment that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells while limiting exposure to healthy tissue. These therapies use specialized molecules that travel through the …

Supportive Procedures Supportive procedures are treatments that help manage symptoms, reduce side effects, and support the overall comfort and wellbeing of patients during cancer care. These procedures make it easier to continue treatment safely and may …

Surgical Oncology Surgical oncology focuses on the use of surgery to diagnose, treat, or help prevent cancer. Surgery may be used to remove a tumor, evaluate whether cancer has spread, relieve symptoms, or support other treatments such as chemotherapy, …

Targeted Therapy Targeted therapy is a type of cancer treatment that focuses on targeting specific features or changes within cancer cells. These medications work by blocking signals that cancer cells rely on or by acting directly on cells with certain …

Tumor Resection/Excision Tumor resection, also called tumor excision, is a surgical procedure used to remove a tumor from the body. Surgery is often one of the first treatments considered for cancers that can be safely removed, and it may be used to …

Cancer Screenings Cancer screenings are important tools for detecting cancer early, often before symptoms develop. Early detection can lead to more effective treatment options and improved long-term outcomes. Depending on your age, personal history, and …