Radiation oncology
Radiation oncology uses doses of radiation to damage the DNA of cancer cells and can be used before or after surgery, alongside chemotherapy, or as a standalone treatment.
Chemotherapy cancer treatment
Since cancer cells grow and multiply much more quickly than other cells, chemotherapy is a drug treatment that uses powerful chemicals to damage fast-growing cells in your body. Dignity Health Medical Foundation oncologists personalize the delivery of this drug to each patient based on their cancer type and stage. Chemotherapy can be administered through IV or oral medication, topical cream, or direct placement.
Based on an individual patient's reaction to the medication, side effects of chemotherapy use may include:
Fatigue
Fever
Nausea and vomiting
Decreased appetite
Mouth sores or irritation
Low platelet count
Menstrual irregularities
Surgical oncology
Surgery is often a first-line treatment used to remove all or part of the cancer. This treatment option can be used in tandem with radiation oncology or chemotherapy.
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