Cancer therapies refer to the various treatments used to manage and combat cancer. These therapies aim to eliminate cancer cells, reduce tumor size, alleviate symptoms, and improve the overall quality of life for patients. Cancer therapies can be broadly categorized into several types, including:
1. **Surgery**: The physical removal of cancerous tumors or affected tissues.
2. **Radiation therapy**: The use of high-energy radiation to target and kill cancer cells.
3. **Chemotherapy**: The use of drugs designed to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells in the body.
4. **Immunotherapy**: Treatments that stimulate or enhance the body’s immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells.
5. **Targeted therapy**: Drugs that specifically target the molecular changes in cancer cells that drive their growth and survival.
6. **Hormonal therapy**: Treatment that adds, blocks, or removes hormones to slow or stop the growth of certain cancers that rely on hormones for growth.
Each cancer therapy can be used alone or in combination, depending on the type and stage of cancer, as well as individual patient factors. The goal is to find the most effective treatment strategy for each patient.
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