Chemotherapy: Administration of drugs to destroy cancer cells, often used in combination with surgery or radiation therapy.
Targeted Therapy: Utilization of drugs that specifically target cancer cells with fewer side effects than traditional chemotherapy.
Immunotherapy: Treatment that harnesses the body’s immune system to fight cancer, including checkpoint inhibitors and CAR T-cell therapy.
Hormonal Therapy: Management of cancers like breast and prostate cancer by altering hormone levels to slow or stop tumor growth.
Palliative Care: Providing relief from the symptoms and stress of cancer, focusing on improving quality of life for patients and families.
Targeted therapy involves using drugs or other substances to specifically target and attack cancer cells while minimizing damage to normal cells
Biopsy is the removal of a small tissue sample for microscopic examination to diagnose or evaluate diseases, such as cancer
Laparotomy is a surgical procedure involving a large incision in the abdominal wall to access and treat internal organs
Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive technique involving small incisions and a camera to perform procedures with less recovery time
Imaging encompasses various techniques, such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs, to visualize and diagnose internal structures and conditions
Fine needle aspiration is a diagnostic procedure to obtain a tissue sample using a thin needle for examination, often used to evaluate lumps or masses
Immunotherapy uses the body’s immune system to target and destroy cancer cells, enhancing the immune response against tumors
Chemotherapy involves the use of drugs to destroy or inhibit the growth of cancer cells, often used in cancer treatment
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a procedure to replace damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy stem cells, often used for treating blood cancers
Hormone therapy involves the administration of hormones to treat various conditions, including hormonal imbalances and certain cancers
