In this section, you will learn about the types of treatment your doctor may recommend depending on the type and stage of cancer.
View a short video produced by the Hawaii Society of Clinical Oncology in the Tagalog language or Ilocano language with information about this topic. Panoorin ang isang maikling video na ito sa wikang Tagalog na may impormasyon tungkol sa kanser na ito. Buya-en daytoy ababa nga Ilokano a bidyo maipanggep kadagiti impormasyon kadetoy a kanser.
Making Decisions About Cancer Treatment
Things to consider and ask about before choosing a treatment
Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplantation
How the treatment works and its potential side effects
Chemotherapy
How it works and what to expect when receiving treatment
Getting Treatment in a Clinical Trial
Understanding clinical trials and how to participate
Hormone Therapy
How it works and what to expect when receiving treatment
Immunotherapy and Vaccines
Types of treatments that use the body's immune system to fight cancer
Personalized and Targeted Therapies
Treatments that target a cancer's specific genes, proteins, or the tissue environment
Radiation Therapy
How it works and what to expect when receiving treatment
When to Call the Doctor During Cancer Treatment
Side effects that need medical attention right away
Understanding Maintenance Therapy
How and why a second round of treatment is used
Integrative Medicine
How doctors combine complementary therapies with standard medical treatments
When the First Treatment Does Not Work
How to talk with your health care team about other options
Drug Information Resources
List of online prescription drug databases