Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Cancer treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiation
therapy,
immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy .The
treatment plan is
based on cancer type, stage, location, overall health, and
genetic factors. A
multi-disciplinary team (oncologists, surgeons, radiologists)
determines the
best approach
Yes, depending on the type and stage, radiotherapy,
chemotherapy, targeted
therapy, or immunotherapy can be used instead of or in
combination with surgery.
Surgery is common for solid tumors, but for blood cancers or
advanced cases,
other treatments may be preferred.
Recovery time depends on the type of surgery—minimally invasive
procedures heal
faster, while major surgeries may take weeks or months.
Symptoms vary by cancer type but may include persistent pain,
new lumps,
unexplained weight loss, or fatigue.
Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill rapidly growing cancer cells or
stop their
growth. It can be administered intravenously (IV), orally
(pills), or through
injections.
Immunotherapy helps the immune system recognize and attack
cancer cells using
drugs like checkpoint inhibitors or CAR-T cell therapy. It is
commonly used for
lung cancer, melanoma, kidney cancer, and some blood cancers but
eligibility
depends on genetic markers.
Targeted therapy attacks specific genetic mutations in cancer
cells, unlike
chemotherapy, which affects all fast-growing cells. It is used
for breast
cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, leukemia, and melanoma,
among others.
Many patients continue working but may need to adjust schedules
due to fatigue
or side effects.
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