The most common treatment methods for cancer are surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Less frequently, hormone treatments, biologic therapy methods and targeted therapies are used.
These treatment methods are applied alone or together. The first treatment is usually known as first-line treatment.
Many experimental treatment methods are being tested through clinical trials.
Cancer treatment is becoming more and more specialized, with a team of medical oncologists.
Before starting treatment, you will want to know the goals of the treatment, how long it will take and potential side effects.
It is important that patients and their relatives feel comfortable with their doctors and the treatment they recommend.
Sometimes you may want to get a second opinion on your treatment.