Surgery is often necessary with a diagnosis of breast cancer. There are different options regarding surgery, which is usually followed by radiation and chemotherapy. Your doctor can review the different types of surgery and discuss radiation options after diagnosis.
Prostate
If you develop prostate cancer, you should discuss treatment options with your radiation oncologist. There are many different types of procedures offered when dealing with prostate cancer, with combinations of procedures sometimes being the best solution.
Lung
Lung cancer treatment depends on several factors, including the type and size of the cancer, its location and your overall health. Surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy are the primary tools for treating lung cancer and may be used alone or in combination. A team of doctors will help you decide which treatment is best for you.
Skin
Treatment for skin cancer depends on several factors, including the stage of the cancer, your overall health and whether the cancer has spread to other parts of your body. Treatments options are often combined. Consult with your doctor regarding your best options for treatment.
Cervical
Cervical cancer can be treated with external and internal radiation. A team of doctors will help you decide which treatment is best for you and if you should combines treatments for the best possible outcome.
Colon
Radiation therapy is frequently used in patients with colon cancer, and may be used either before or after surgery. It is used prior to surgery in order to shrink the tumor and make it easier to remove. After surgery the radiation may kill any remaining cancer cells that could not be removed during surgery. Radiation therapy may also be used to relieve the symptoms that are caused by the cancer such as pain or pressure.
