Treatments

Introduction

You play an important role in the cancer treatment process by asking questions, seeking a second opinion, and voicing your thoughts and concerns.

The links in the column to the right will take you to details on the most common cancer treatments, how you can support your treatment plan, information about clinical trials, a list of questions to ask your doctor, and much more.

 

Latest Cancer News

  • May 12, 2008
    Non-invasive Test Effective for Colorectal Cancer Screening
    A new, non-invasive colorectal cancer screening test from Exact Science is now available and supported by the American Cancer Society and other major medical groups. Study results showing the test’s efficacy have been reported in the April 2008 supplement of Gastroenterology.
  • May 12, 2008
    Mammography Can Measure Growth Rate of Breast Cancer Tumor
    New research indicates that screening mammography may provide estimates of breast cancer tumor growth rates. These findings from the Norwegian Breast Cancer Screening Program were recently published in Breast Cancer Research.
  • May 12, 2008
    Fludara® Not Superior to Chlorambucil for Elderly with CLL
    According to results presented at the 2007 annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology, the chemotherapy agent Fludara® (fludarabine) does not appear superior to chlorambucil in elderly patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
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