Cervical cancer is described in stages, which indicate the cancer’s size, depth of invasion, how far it has spread, and how far it has advanced into the uterus. The stage of cancer will determine the options for its treatment.
The options that you have to treat your cervical cancer will also be determined by other factors, including your age, the state of your health and your individual preferences and situation.
Regardless of what your options are, it is important to take your time when considering them so you can make the best possible decision. Always ask to have your options explained, although your doctor will do his or her best to explain clearly what options you have. One thing to keep in mind when you consider your cervical cancer treatment options is that your ability to have children, as well as your sex life, can be affected by cervical cancer. To find out more about this issue, see the section on sexuality for the woman who has cancer. Before making any important medical decision, make sure that you fully understand your options for treatment and any consequences.
A combination of radiation and chemo or surgery may be most applicable for cervical cancer in its early stages. Chemo and radiation combined is often the treatment prescribed for cancer in its later stages while advanced cervical cancer is often treated with chemo alone.
You can feel a lot more confident about choosing the most effective treatment for cervical cancer by getting a second opinion from another doctor, and this is highly recommended for anyone with cervical cancer. Almost all insurance companies will pay to have a second opinion, and some will only pay for certain cancer treatments if they have a second opinion. However, always check with your insurance coverage so you can be sure what their specific policy covers.
You want to make the best possible decision, and one way to do that is to discuss possible side effects as well as treatment options with your doctor. The section outlining the questions that you should ask your doctor offers practical advice to any woman with cervical cancer who is trying to decide on a treatment option.
Palliative treatment is focused on relieving symptoms if a cure is not possible. However, the main goal of your team of cancer care professionals is to remove as much of the cancer as possible and allow you to live a longer life.
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There are several types of treatment that are used to effectively treat colon cancer and rectal cancer:
Two or more types of colon/rectal cancer treatment may be used in succession or at the same time, depending on the stage the cancer has reached.
Refer to the section explaining what you should ask your doctor if you have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Making the best possible treatment decision by consulting your doctor is, of course, important. The general state of your health will determine the type of treatment. As well as any side effects, the stage the cancer has reached, and how likely it is that the treatment will alleviate symptoms or prolong your life.
Asking for a second opinion is also highly recommending when considering all the available options for cancer treatment. This can give you more confidence to make the best possible decision, as well as gives you all the facts you need to decide. Of course, working with a highly experienced medical team is also important; one with the relevant experience and knowledge, and this can also increase your confidence during this often difficult period.
The different treatments for rectal and colon cancer are described in the first part of the section. The most common approaches and treatments for both rectal and colon cancer are then listed and described, as well as advice on which treatment might be most applicable depending on the stage the cancer has reached.
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Make sure you take the time to digest what you have learned so that you can make the best decision. Always ask any questions you might have. For suggestions on useful questions to ask, refer to the section on questions to ask your doctor about prostate cancer.
Although these procedures can be combined, they are typically used individually.
Getting a second opinion is useful for many men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which is a complex disease with several potential ways of treating it. Getting the opinion of several qualified doctors may help you to make the right decision on treatment, although different doctors may also have different opinions.
As you begin to look at your options for treating your cancer, your primary care doctor is also a useful person to consult. You can be more confident of making the best possible decision about the type of treatment by looking at all aspects of the treatment, including potential side effects and goals.
Refer to our document Health Professionals Associated With Cancer Care to find out which other professionals and experts will be on your team helping you. These can include a nurse, a physician’s assistant, a licensed practitioner, a specialist in nutrition, and perhaps a social worker.
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After your physician has reviewed all of your test results, he or she will offer recommendations for treatment. The four main options for treating endometrial cancer are:
The recommendation will be based on how early the cancer was detected and what type of cancer it is. Sometimes additional factors play a role in selecting the most effective treatment. Those factors may include personal considerations, your desire to have children, your overall health, and your age.
You and your physician should discuss all possible options for treatment of endometrial cancer so you can make an informed decision about what course of action is best for you. For more information, please read the article by the American Cancer Society, “What Should You Ask Your Doctor About Endometrial Cancer?” You should understand all possible side effects and risks associated with each treatment option before you make a final decision. If you are unclear about any information provided by your physician, ask for further explanation.
If possible, you should see another physician for a second opinion while you are trying to decide which endometrial cancer treatment might be best for your situation. Asking for a second option will boost your confidence about the decision you make, as well as provide you with additional information about treatments. Some insurance carriers require a second opinion, but in most cases, you will not have to get a second opinion before beginning routine treatment for endometrial cancer.
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Keep in mind that the information provided in this article is not designed to be taken as medical advice or to replace the opinion and judgment of your personal cancer care team. It is simply designed to help you make informed decisions together with your doctor.
The general treatment options that will be discussed may not be what your doctor recommends, and there may be various reasons why. You should take the time to find out what specific treatments doctors recommend for you.
This type of therapy is used to treat a tumor that is at the site, and the goal is to not affect the rest of your body. An example of local therapies includes radiation therapy and surgery.
When you hear the term systemic therapy, then this refers to drugs that patients can take orally or they are administered directly into the bloodstream. The intention is for it to reach the cancer cells, regardless of where they are located in the body. Some examples of this type of therapy include hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy.
Sometimes a person will have no cancer that can be detected after they have received surgery. When this happens, they will usually be given additional treatment, which is designed to prevent cancer from returning. This type of therapy is adjuvant therapy. Cancer cells begin to spread when they break away from the tumor, and these cells cannot be detected via a physical exam. They also cannot be seen in an X-ray, and a patient will usually show no symptoms. These cells are hidden, and this type of therapy can help kill them off.
Even though adjuvant therapy helps many patients, not all patients benefit from it, as there are some factors that play a role in how you might benefit from this therapy. Generally speaking, if you have a larger tumor, there is a chance that the cancer cells have spread via the bloodstream; If this is the case, then you might benefit from adjuvant therapy.
Before a person receives surgery, they may receive chemotherapy or hormone therapy. This is designed to try to shrink the tumor, and this is neoadjuvant therapy. One of the best things about this form of therapy is that it lowers your chances of the cancer reoccurring again in the future. Usually, those who get neoadjuvant therapy won’t need to get adjuvant therapy, but this depends on a few factors.
The next sections will cover some general info in regards to the various types of breast cancer treatment. It will be followed by a discussion in regards to the treatment options that are based on what stages the cancer is at. Just keep in mind that the info that will be discussed, as well as the info that has already been discussed, is for informational purposes only.
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