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BIOL 141 Cancer Treatment Lecture Notes
- Course
- BIOL 141
- Institution
- University Of Maryland - Baltimore
This is a comprehensive and detailed note on lecture 40; cancer treatment.
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There are many different types of cancer treatment. Some of the most common types ofcancer treatment include:
● Surgery: Surgery is the removal of cancer cells from the body.
● Radiation therapy: Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells.
● Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells.
● Targeted therapy: Targeted therapy uses drugs that target specific molecules on
cancer cells.
● Immunotherapy: Immunotherapy uses the body's own immune system to fight
cancer.
The type of cancer treatment that is best for a patient depends on the type of cancer,
the stage of the cancer, and the patient's overall health.
Questions and Answers
Q: What are the different types of cancer treatment?
A: There are many different types of cancer treatment. Some of the most common types
of cancer treatment include:
● Surgery: Surgery is the removal of cancer cells from the body.
● Radiation therapy: Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells.
● Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells.
● Targeted therapy: Targeted therapy uses drugs that target specific molecules on
cancer cells.
● Immunotherapy: Immunotherapy uses the body's own immune system to fight
cancer.
Q: What are the benefits and risks of each type of cancer treatment?
A: The benefits and risks of each type of cancer treatment vary. Some of the benefits of
cancer treatment include:
● Remission: Remission is the disappearance of cancer cells.
● Cure: Cure is the complete elimination of cancer cells.
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